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No, MPT graduates are not typically referred to as doctors. However, they are highly trained healthcare professionals specializing in physical therapy and rehabilitation. 

While they possess advanced knowledge and skills in their field, the title "doctor" is more commonly reserved for medical doctors (MD graduates) or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs). 

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No, since no formal training programs exist leading to board certification in Diabetology, it is not recognized as a Medical speciality. 

However, the term diabetologist may encompass any physician, including endocrinologists, who primarily focus their practice or research on diabetes care.

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Yes, an MBBS doctor can practice as a Diabetologist in India, but with certain conditions. In India, a medical doctor with an MBBS degree can diagnose and treat patients with diabetes, prescribe medications, and provide general management for diabetes-related conditions. However, to specialize and officially practice as a Diabetologist, further specialized training and qualifications are typically required.

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Yes, a Diabetologist is a doctor. A Diabetologist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes mellitus and related endocrine disorders. 

Typically, Diabetologists are physicians who have completed medical school (earning an MBBS or equivalent degree), followed by further specialized training in Diabetology or Endocrinology. They are licensed medical doctors who are qualified to diagnose, treat, and provide comprehensive care for patients with diabetes.

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No, a Pharmacist is not considered a doctor in the same sense as a medical doctor (MD or MBBS). While pharmacists (who hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Pharm D) are highly trained healthcare professionals with expertise in medications, drug therapy, and patient care, they do not typically diagnose illnesses or perform medical procedures in the same way medical doctors do.

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Yes, a BVSc graduate is commonly referred to as a "veterinarian" or a "vet." Veterinarians are medical professionals who specialize in the health and medical care of animals. While BVSc graduates are not medical doctors (MDs), they are considered doctors in the sense that they hold a doctoral degree (BVSc) in the field of Veterinary Medicine.

Veterinarians diagnose and treat medical conditions in animals, perform surgeries, provide preventive care, and contribute to animal health management. They play a critical role in maintaining the health and well-being of various animal species, from pets to livestock to wildlife.

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An immunologist can be a doctor but not all immunologists are medical doctors (MD). Immunologist even if they become a doctor cannot prescribe medicines to patients for general disease.

Immunology course is includes both medical and non medical areas of immune system. 

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No, they are not medical doctors (MD) like psychiatrists. While they can diagnose and treat mental health issues, their focus is primarily on helping individuals with disabilities or injuries adapt to and cope with their conditions, rather than prescribing medication or performing medical procedures.

A Rehabilitation Psychologist typically holds a doctoral degree (PhD or Psy.D.) in Psychology, which qualifies them as a psychologist. 

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Yes a DNB doctor in a surgical specialty like General Surgery or Orthopedics is fully qualified and trained to perform surgeries just like an MD/MS doctor after completing their rigorous postgraduate training.

DNB courses provide extensive hands on experience and clinical exposure in hospitals preparing them to function as specialist surgeons.

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