21 specialties
Medical specialties
Common procedures, equipment, frequent consultation reasons — for each specialty practiced in Madagascar.
General practitioner
Dokotera ankapobeny
Your first point of contact for health: diagnosis, follow-up, prevention, and referral to a specialist when needed.
Dentist
Dokotera nify
Good oral health is the foundation of overall health. Dental care, prosthetics, orthodontics, emergencies — find a dentist near you.
Ophthalmologist
Dokotera maso
Vision and eye health. Refraction, glaucoma screening, surgery — eye doctors equipped for all ages.
Physiotherapist
Mpanao massage ara-pitsaboana
Physiotherapy: post-op rehab, back pain, post-stroke recovery, neonatal physio — restore mobility and reduce pain.
Pediatrician
Dokotera zaza
Pediatric specialist for children 0-15. Vaccinations, growth follow-up, common childhood illnesses.
Gynecologist
Dokotera vehivavy
Women's health: annual check-up, pregnancy, contraception, menopause, prevention of female cancers.
Cardiologist
Dokotera fo
Heart specialist: high blood pressure, chest pain, ECG, echocardiogram, prevention of heart attacks.
Dermatologist
Dokotera hoditra
Skin, hair and nails: acne, eczema, psoriasis, mole screening, dermatologic surgery.
ENT specialist
Dokotera sofina-orona-tenda
Ear, Nose & Throat: sinusitis, otitis, vertigo, snoring, hearing loss, ENT pediatrics.
Neurologist
Dokotera atidoha sy taolam-pamatorana
Brain and nerves: migraine, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, EMG.
Psychiatrist
Dokotera saina
Psychiatric care: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders. MD who can prescribe.
Psychologist
Psychotherapy: talking, CBT, EMDR, couple therapy. No medication.
Gastroenterologist
Dokotera vavony
Digestive system: heartburn, IBS, hepatitis. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Endocrinologist
Hormones and metabolism: diabetes, thyroid, obesity, growth disorders.
Rheumatologist
Joints and bones: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, gout, back pain.
Urologist
Urinary tract and male reproductive health: prostate, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, hematuria.
Radiologist
Medical imaging: X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound. Diagnostic exams prescribed by your doctor.
Midwife
Mpampivelona
Pregnancy follow-up, childbirth, prenatal care, family planning. The mother and baby's first ally.
Speech therapist
Speech and language therapy: stuttering, dyslexia, articulation, post-stroke rehabilitation.
Nutritionist
Diet, weight, sports nutrition, chronic disease support (diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol).
Surgeon
Dokotera mpandidy
General, visceral, orthopedic, plastic surgery. Pre-op consultation and follow-up.