SPECIALIST DESCRIPTION
ALLERGIST / IMMUNOLOGIST Asthma , dermatitis , food reaction , Drug and insect allergy reaction , hives , dust , mites . Immunodeficiency disorders .
ANAESTHETIST General anaesthesia issues , death related claims ( med neg ), pain management .
CARDIOLOGIST Stress related claims ( work , assault , mva ) viral disease , heart attack , angina , hypertension .
CRANIO-MAXILLARY ✚ ( Head , Neck and Facial )
Head , face and neck injury , cleft palate , jaw injury , eyes / eye socket , gun shot wounds to face , MVA and industrial injury .
DENTIST Teeth and mouth injury , jaw and bite problems , TMJ-clicking jaw , temporomandibular , loss of teeth , implants
ENDOCRINOLOGIST Hormonal imbalance typically in the gland and endocrine system . Diseases that are caused by problems with hormones , including diabetes , osteoporosis , thyroid problems .
ENT SURGEON ✚ ( Otorhinolaryngology )
Deafness ( work related or trauma ), diseases of the ear , nose and throat , surgical management of cancers and benign tumours – head and neck . Hearing aids , cochlear implants .
GASTROENTEROLOGIST Treatment of liver disorders , including , Hepatitis , gastroesophageal reflux , colitis , gall bladder , biliary tract disease , cancer / polyps , IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome , GIT ( upper and lower gastrointestinal system ), colon , rectum , spleen , pancreas , bowel .
GYNAECOLOGIST ✚ ( Health of the female reproductive system )
Gynaecology / obstetric issues , including vagina , uterus , ovaries and breasts . MVA / work related , med neg , loss of sexual function , endometriosis , vaginal surgery , pregnancy care .
HAND SURGEON Carpal tunnel , de Quervain ’ s tenosynovitis , epicondylitis , trauma , burns , trigger finger , Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy , Dupuytren ’ s contracture , microsurgery .
NEPHROLOGIST A physician who deals with adult and paediatric study of the kidneys and associated diseases , renal replacement therapy , ( dialysis and kidney transplantation ), Hypertension , Renal cancer .
NEUROLOGIST Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system ; including all lumbar and neck injury . Headache disorders , migraine , radiculopathy , neuropathy , stroke , dementia , seizures , epilepsy , Alzheimer ’ s and Parkinson ’ s disease .
NEUROSURGEON ✚ ( Neurological surgery )
Neck and back injury ; including brain injury . Diagnosis and surgical treatment of central and nervous peripheral nervous system . Congenital anomalies , trauma , tumours , ruptured discs , vascular disorders , infections of the brain , degenerative disease of the spine .
OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICIAN Musculo-skeletal injury to neck , back , upper and lower limbs , all soft tissue injury . Epicondylitis , hernia , ganglion , Q Fever , Ross River Fever , asbestos , duct and chemical issues , fitness for employment .
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Worksite and Home assessment ; Ergonomic and Functional Capacity Assessments
ONCOLOGIST Prevention , diagnosis and treatment of cancer . Medical , surgical and radiation are part of treatment .
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON Surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculo-skeletal trauma , neck and back injury , fractures , dislocations , osteoporosis , degenerative disease , bone infection , bone tumours , disc rupture , and congenital disorders .
OPHTHALMOLOGIST Injury and disease of the eye and visual system . Including cataracts , blindness , chemical injury , macular degeneration , trauma to the eyes .
PHYSICIAN Musculo-skeletal injury to neck , back , upper and lower limbs , all soft tissue injury . Epicondylitis , hernia , ganglion , Q Fever , Ross River Fever , asbestos , duct and chemical issues , fitness for employment .
PLASTIC AND GENERAL RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON Facial and body disfigurement , reconstruction due to injury , craniofacial surgery , burns , scarring , skin cancers , melanoma , cleft palate , skin grafting , cosmetic enhancement , carpal tunnel .
PROSTHODONTISTS Dentistry for replacement of missing teeth ( implants ) and other related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices .
PSYCHIATRIST ✚ ( Can prescribe medication )
Diagnosis and treatment of mental and nervous disorders including depression , PTSD , dementia , suicidal ideation , bi-polar and schizophrenic issues , stress-related claims , personality vulnerability , Drug and alcohol dependence .
PSYCHOLOGIST ✚ ( Cannot prescribe medication )
Diagnosis and treatment of mental and nervous disorders including depression , PTSD , dementia , suicidal ideation , stressrelated claims , personality vulnerability , neuropsychological reports for cognitive impairment due to brain injury .
REHABILITATION PHYSICIAN Conditions affecting the brain , spinal cord , nerves , bones , joints , ligaments , muscles and tendons . Pain management , treatment for stroke , and other rehabilitation plans .
RESPIRATORY PHYSICIAN ✚ ( Thoracic Physician or Pulmonologist )
Treatment of lung disease and conditions . Asthma , bronchitis , lung cancer , mesothelioma , pneumonia , tuberculosis , pleural effusion , sleep medicine .
RHEUMATOLOGIST Treatment of musculoskeletal and systemic autoimmune conditions ( rheumatic diseases ) that affect joints , muscles and bones .
SURGEON Surgical procedures to abdominal organs , blood vessels , surgery due to accidents ( trauma ), appendix , hernias , gall bladder , stomach and intestinal issues , amputations , fractures , crush injury , veins , haemorrhoids , some orthopaedic surgery , cancer surgery .
VASCULAR SURGEON Treatment of arteries , veins , DVT ( deep venous thrombosis ), cellulitis , phlebitis , arteries , capillaries , circulation problems .