The symbol of Asclepius is the Rod of Asclepius. It is a snake wrapped around a rod. This is associated today with the medical fields. They are usually on ambulances.

The rod of Asclepius is a rod with a single snake coiled around it.

The Caduceus is a winged staff with two snakes intertwined around it.

Asclepius was the Greek god of medicine and healing.

Hermes (Mercury) who wielded the Caduceus was the messenger of the gods, and also the god who came to take people to Hermes after they died.

Asclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine.

The logo of a doctor featuring a snake wrapped around a staff is called the Rod of Asclepius, which originates from Greek mythology. Asclepius was the god of healing and medicine, and the snake symbolizes renewal and healing due to its shedding of skin. This symbol has been associated with medicine and healthcare for centuries.

The caduceus is sometimes erroneously used as a symbol of medicine. The traditional symbol is the Rod of Asclepius. See links.