A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver. It is responsible for diagnosing and treating conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, hepatitis, pancreatitis and liver diseases. It is advisable to see a gastroenterologist if persistent symptoms such as abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice or digestive bleeding occur.
The plastic surgeon is the doctor specialized in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He performs procedures to improve physical appearance, such as facelift, rhinoplasty and liposuction, as well as reconstructive surgeries to correct congenital deformities, accident injuries or oncological surgery, such as breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. It is advisable to see a plastic surgeon if you want to improve any aesthetic aspect of the body or if reconstruction is needed due to trauma or a medical condition.