The Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury lawyers at Murphy Law Firm understand that after an accident a physician is usually needed to deal with your injuries. Below is some information on physicians that may be helpful if you were injured as a result of an accident.
Anesthesiologist is a physician who administers and manages anesthesia given during a surgical procedure. They are also responsible for treating any medical problems that might arise during surgery, are further responsible for managing, and treating changes of your breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, before and after surgery.
Cardiologist is a physician who is certified to treat problems of the heart and diseases, such as vascular disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure and other blood vessel diseases. They also provide stress tests, echocardiograms, and blood pressure monitoring.
Chiropractor is someone who practices chiropractic care that focuses on the maintenance of your nerves and connective tissues such as tendons, muscles and ligaments, to enable the body to operate properly.
Neurologist is a physician who treats nervous system disorders that include diseases of the brain, spinal cord nerves and muscles. Neurologist's diagnosis of diseases are performed through neurological examination of the nerves of the head and neck muscles, strength and movement, balance, ambulation and reflexes and sensation, memory, speech, and language.
Neurosurgeon are special doctors who treat disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and spine.
Oncologist is a physician who studies diagnosis and treat cancer. Clinical oncologist are trained in one of the three primary disciplines of oncology: Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology.
Ophthalmologist is an eye doctor who specializes in surgical care of the eyes and prevention of eye disease and injury. Their treatment consists of routine eye exams, diagnosis and medical treatment of eye disorders and well as prescriptions for eyeglasses and surgeries.
Oral Surgeon and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialists who diagnosis and treats diseases affecting the mouth, teeth, face and neck, by operative means to improve both the functional and aesthetic of these areas.
Orthopedist is a doctor who treats injuries such as fractures, torn ligaments, dislocations, sprains, tendon injuries, pulled muscles, and ruptured disc.
Otolaryngologist is a physician also known as an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) doctor. They specialize in treatment of surgical management of diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, and throat and related structures of the head and neck.
Pain Management doctor is a medicine doctor who diagnosis your pain as well as treating the pain. The common pain problems they manage are arthritis, back and neck pain, cancer pain, nerve pain, migraine headaches, and shingles.
Pediatrician is a physician who deals with the health care, growth and development of infants, children and adolescents ranging from newborn to ages 18-21.
Physical Therapist is one who provides services that restore function, improve mobility, relieves pain and prevents permanent disability from injuries or diseases.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon is a doctor who specializes in cosmetic and/or surgeries reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur because of accidents, birth defects or diseases.
Podiatrist is a physician who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg.
Psychiatrist is one who diagnoses treatment and prevention of mental and behavioral disorders.
Pulmonologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, or pneumonia.
Radiologist is a physician specialized in radiology, which is the branch of medicine that uses ionizing and non ionizing radiation to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases.
Please do not hesitate to contact the personal injury attorneys at Murphy Law Firm or call us now at 225-928-8800 if you have suffered an injury due to any type of accident.
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