What Are The Most Common Types Of Doctors?

There are many different sorts of doctors and health professionals operating in Victoria's expanding healthcare fields. These doctors must have varied levels of schooling and registration in order to practice in their area.

Here are the most common types of doctors:

• your doctor or general practitioner (GP)

• allied health professionals such as chiropractors and podiatrists 

• dentists

• complementary medicine practitioners such as acupuncturists

• other healthcare practitioners with specialised fields such as surgeons and dermatologists, among others.

Chiropractors may offer soft tissue therapy. According to The Back Clinic, “Soft tissue therapy, also known as myotherapy or muscle therapy, is a form of physical medicine and rehabilitation that focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Soft tissue therapy involves a variety of hands-on techniques (such as soft tissue release and myofascial release) to address pain or movement dysfunction.”

Some of these occupations are registered and regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or other government-approved organisations.

Knowing that your health practitioner is trained and skilled in their profession is vital when deciding which type of health practitioner to see for your specific healthcare needs.