how many type of doctor - #27839
I am really confused about how many type of doctor there actually are. Like, I thought I knew the basic ones—pediatricians, general practitioners, cardiologists—but then I started looking stuff up and wow, there are sooo many specialties! I went to see a doctor last week for some chest pain, and she mentioned a cardiologist is necessary, but then I started wondering how many type of doctor exist in total? I mean, do you count subspecialties as separate types? ‘Cause like, there’s a difference between a regular surgeon and a neurosurgeon right? And then there are things like dermatologists, who seem to have a whole different set of skills, but are they just another type of doctor? Also, what about the ones who specialize in sleep or pain management? Are those just like offshoots or are they counted too? I feel kinda silly for not knowing this, but seriously, how many type of doctor should one know about? It’s like a whole maze of specialties, and it gets super overwhelming!
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