National Doctors' Day 2025: 'National Doctors Day' is celebrated every year on 1 July in the country. In such a situation, let us know what the doctors of which disease are called, what is the name of the doctor who treats children. How to become a surgeon and what is his work.

National Doctors Day is celebrated every year on 1 July to honour the dedication and contribution of doctors in the field of healthcare. It is celebrated on the occasion of the birthday of the country's famous doctor and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidan Chandra Roy. Dr. BC Roy was born on 1 July 1882 and died on 1 July 1962. In such a situation, let us know what the doctor of which disease is called.

Doctors are not only physicians (general doctors), but the specialty of a doctor is different according to the disease and body parts and for this, different studies are also required. In the country, it is mandatory to pass the NEET UG exam to study MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS. All these are medical UG degrees. After this, separate studies have to be done for the degree of Medical Master.

Who is called a physician, who is a surgeon?

Physicians are general doctors who treat different types of diseases. There are many types of physicians such as cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology etc. Surgeons treat diseases by performing operations. There are many types of surgeons too. The doctor who operates bones is called an orthopedic surgeon. The doctor who performs heart operations and bypass surgeries is called a cardiac surgeon.

What are the qualifications to become a surgeon?

MBBS degree is mandatory to become a surgeon. After this, one has to obtain MS i.e. Master of Surgery degree. Candidates can become surgeons of any part of the body. For this, they have to do related studies. For example, to become a cardiac surgeon, one has to study all the subjects related to the heart and get training.

What are Pediatricians?

A doctor who treats children is called a pediatrician. Pediatricians treat various diseases of children, such as cold, cough, fever, and other infectious diseases. To become a pediatrician, one has to study MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DNB (Diplomat of National Board) after MBBS degree.

How to become a gynecologist, what is the work?

Gynecologists treat various health problems of women, such as infertility and uterine problems etc. They also perform surgery. To become a gynecologist, one has to obtain an MS (Master of Surgery) or DNB (Diplomate of National Board) degree after MBBS to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology.