Is there an actual title for a doctor who specializes in rare diseases?

Though many MDs are also epidemiologists, for the most part, epidemiologists are scientists and not clinicians. At times (CDC is a good example), they work with clinicians to discover patterns of new emerging threats. They have very little to do with treatment of even diagnosis of individual patients, and even then they provide more of a supportive role. Scipio is correct...all branches of medicine have their common and rare ailments. If you have a rare disease that has been diagnosed, find the foundation that represents that disease. You would be amazed how many disease foundations there are out there (and they all have websites). The foundation will then direct you to the specialists that deal with that disease. If no foundation exists, do the research on the net to find out which centers treat the disease in question.

If, on the other hand, you feel that you or someone you know have an undiagnosed condition, you need to find a large, accomplished Medical Center in your area that has exceptional diagnostic skill. There are many great centers and the US World Report Hospital Issue names the best in particular disciplines.

Hope that helps.

Not that I know of. Too many diseases for one person to specialize in all rare diseases. Endocrinologist might be a good start.

Rare diseases are found in every speciality in Medicine. There is no rare disease specialist. However, there are specialities, which deal with many uncommon diseases. These would include Rhematology or perhaps Neurology. Endocrinology deals with some interesting diseases, but they also deal with very common Diabetes.

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