Find the right specialist
46 specialties on ZeniaCare, explained in plain language: what each doctor does, and when you should see one.
Medical
19 specialtiesInternal Medicine
Medical
Primary care doctors for adults. They diagnose and treat both common and complex illnesses, and coordinate your care with other specialists.
Family Medicine
Medical
Care for the whole family at every age. Family physicians handle routine checkups, screening tests, vaccinations, and everyday illnesses.
Cardiology
Medical
Doctors for your heart and blood vessels. See a cardiologist for heart failure, chest pain, high blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat.
Dermatology
Medical
Skin, hair, and nail specialists. Visit one for moles, scars, acne, rashes, or skin allergies, and for skin cancer checks.
Neurology
Medical
Doctors for the brain, spine, and nerves. They treat strokes, epilepsy, migraines, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Endocrinology
Medical
Hormone and metabolism specialists. They manage diabetes, thyroid problems, infertility, and calcium and bone disorders.
Nephrology
Medical
Kidney specialists. They treat kidney disease along with the high blood pressure and fluid and mineral imbalances that come with it.
Pulmonology
Medical
Lung and breathing specialists. See one for asthma, pneumonia, emphysema, lung cancer, or sleep trouble caused by breathing issues.
Rheumatology
Medical
Specialists in joints, muscles, and connective tissue. They treat arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons.
Gastroenterology
Medical
Digestive system doctors. Visit one for abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, jaundice, acid reflux, or cancers of the digestive organs.
Infectious Disease
Medical
Doctors who diagnose and treat infections in any part of the body, including persistent fevers, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and HIV.
Hematology
Medical
Blood specialists. They treat diseases of the blood such as anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, and leukemia.
Immunology & Allergy
Medical
Immune system specialists. They treat asthma, eczema, food and insect sting allergies, and some autoimmune diseases.
Oncology
Medical
Cancer specialists. They plan and deliver treatments like chemotherapy and coordinate your overall cancer care across teams.
Geriatrics
Medical
Doctors for older adults. They manage multiple conditions at once and focus on independence and quality of life in later years.
Medical Genetics
Medical
Specialists in hereditary disorders passed from parents to children. They offer genetic testing, diagnosis, and family counselling.
Sleep Medicine
Medical
Doctors who find and treat the causes behind poor sleep, from insomnia to sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Medical
Comfort-focused care for serious illness. These doctors manage pain and support patients and families through advanced disease.
Preventive Medicine
Medical
Doctors focused on keeping you well before illness starts, including lifestyle medicine, public health, and addiction medicine.
Surgical
8 specialtiesGeneral Surgery
Surgical
Surgeons who operate on many parts of the body. They remove tumors, appendices, and gallbladders, and repair hernias.
Orthopedic Surgery
Surgical
Bone and joint surgeons. See one for fractures, joint replacement, sports injuries, and problems with the spine, knees, or hips.
Neurosurgery
Surgical
Surgeons for the brain and spine. They operate on brain and spinal tumors, severe disc problems, and nerve injuries.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgical
Surgeons for the heart, lungs, and chest. They perform bypass surgery, valve repair, and lung operations.
Vascular Surgery
Surgical
Surgeons for arteries and veins. They treat blocked or bulging blood vessels, varicose veins, and poor circulation.
Plastic Surgery
Surgical
Surgeons who rebuild or repair skin, face, hands, and body, after injury or illness as well as for cosmetic reasons.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgical
Surgeons for problems of the intestines, colon, and rectum, including colon cancer, hemorrhoids, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Urology
Surgical
Doctors for the urinary tract and male reproductive health. See one for a leaky bladder, kidney stones, or prostate concerns.
Women & Child
3 specialtiesGynaecology & Obstetrics
Women & Child
Women's health specialists. They care for pregnancy and childbirth, and provide screenings and treatment for reproductive health.
Pediatrics
Women & Child
Doctors for children from birth through the teen years. They track growth, give vaccinations, and treat childhood illness.
Neonatology
Women & Child
Specialists for newborns, especially premature babies and infants who need intensive care in their first weeks of life.
Mental Health
2 specialtiesPsychiatry
Mental Health
Medical doctors for mental health who can prescribe medication. They treat depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.
Psychology & Counselling
Mental Health
Talk-therapy specialists. They help with stress, relationships, grief, and everyday mental wellbeing through counselling sessions.
Diagnostic
2 specialtiesRadiology
Diagnostic
Doctors who use X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound to diagnose disease, and in some cases deliver image-guided treatment.
Pathology
Diagnostic
Doctors who identify the causes of disease by examining body tissues and fluids in the laboratory, including biopsies.
Emergency & Critical Care
4 specialtiesEmergency Medicine
Emergency & Critical Care
Doctors who make quick, life-saving decisions for sudden illness and injury, from accidents to heart attacks.
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Critical Care
ICU specialists who care for the most severely ill patients, often when one or more organs are failing.
Anesthesiology
Emergency & Critical Care
Doctors who keep you safe and pain-free during surgery, managing anesthesia and monitoring your vital signs throughout.
Pain Management
Emergency & Critical Care
Specialists in long-term pain relief. They treat chronic back pain, nerve pain, and pain that persists after injury or surgery.
Other
8 specialtiesOphthalmology
Other
Eye doctors. They prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and diagnose and treat diseases like glaucoma and cataracts.
ENT (Otolaryngology)
Other
Specialists for the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, head, and neck. See one for hearing loss, sinus trouble, or throat problems.
Dentistry
Other
Doctors for your teeth and gums. They handle cleanings, fillings, root canals, and gum disease.
Podiatry
Other
Foot and ankle specialists. They treat injuries from accidents or sports, and foot problems caused by conditions like diabetes.
Sports Medicine
Other
Doctors who diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries related to sports and exercise, and help you return to activity safely.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Other
Physiatrists help you recover movement and function. They treat neck and back pain, spinal cord injuries, and disabilities.
Dietetics & Nutrition
Other
Diet and nutrition experts. They build eating plans for weight management, diabetes, heart health, and recovery.
Osteopathy
Other
Fully licensed physicians who take a whole-body approach to healing, often using hands-on treatment alongside standard medicine.