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Allergy & Immunology - Diagnosis and management
of disorders of the immune system, including asthma, rhinitis, eczema,
urticaria, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings.
These specialists also treat acquired and congenital conditions related
to the immune system. In fact, the scope of this specialty is expanding
due to a greater understanding of the immune system. Allergy &
Immunology is a primary specialty as well as a subspecialty of both
internal medicine and pediatrics.
Anatomical & Clinical
Pathology
- Diagnosing the structure and functional changes caused by disease in
tissue, organs and body fluids.
Anesthesiology - Have the principal task of
keeping you alive and pain free during surgery and other types of
medical procedures. An anesthesiologist meets with patients prior to
surgery to assess their overall health and determine any risks that may
occur due to anesthesia. Anesthesiologists can diagnose and manage
patients suffering from chronic, acute and cancer pain using a variety
of techniques, and they are partners on a cardiopulmonary resuscitation
team (CPR) that cares for all types of patients throughout the hospital
and in emergency rooms.
Cardiology - diagnosis and treatment of
conditions of the heart, lungs and blood vessels such as angina,
abnormal heart rhythms and rheumatic heart disease. They often perform
complicated diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac catheterization, and
they consult with surgeons on heart surgery. Cardiology is a
subspecialty of internal medicine.
Cardiovascular Disease - Diagnosing and treating
the diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Colon & Rectal Surgery - specialize in surgery of
the colon or rectum for conditions such as hemorrhoids, colon cancer
and ulcerative colitis.
Dermatology - diagnosis and treatment of
skin diseases, including acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections and
cancers.
Dermatopathology - - Study of diseases of the
skin
Diagnostic Radiology - The branch of Radiology
which deals with the utilization of all modalities of radiant energy in
medical diagnosis and therapeutic procedures utilizing radiologic
guidance. This includes, but is not restricted to, imaging techniques
and methodologies utilizing radiations emitted by x-ray tubes,
radionuclides, ultrasonographic devices, and radiofrequency
electromagnetic radiation emitted by atoms.
Endocrinology - Concentrate on disorders
of the endocrine system (a collection of glands that produces hormones
that regulate the body's rate of metabolism, growth, and sexual
functioning). An endocrinologist treats patients with such disorders as
diabetes or thyroid problems. Endocrinology is a subspecialty of
internal medicine.
Family Practice - (FPs) are trained in
several basic disciplines including internal medicine, disease
prevention, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery and
psychiatry. They place special emphasis on the care of families and
refer patients to specialists and community resources, such as support
groups, when appropriate. Family doctors diagnose and treat the vast
majority of common illnesses and injuries. The American Board of Family
Practice awards a general Certification in the specialty.
Gastroenterology - Diagnose and treat
disorders of the digestive system, including the stomach, bowels,
liver, gallbladder and related organs. They treat conditions such as
abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, and cancer. Gastroenterologists
perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and they consult
with surgeons when abdominal operations are needed. Gastroenterology is
a subspecialty of internal medicine.
General Practice - (GPs) concern themselves
with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by both medical and
surgical methods or all patient age groups. No organ system or body
region is excluded. No specialty training programs in General Practice
alone are available and there is no board to certify General Practitioners.
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Gynecology - Specialize in women's
reproductive organs. Gynecologists treat disorders of the female
genital tract and endocrine and reproductive system. OB/GYNs can
practice in both areas or limit their work to just one of them. This
specialty has the following subspecialties: Gynecological Oncology;
Maternal and Fetal Medicine; Critical Care Medicine; Reproductive
Endocrinology.
Hand Surgery - Hand Surgery is a
subspecialty in the field of orthopedic surgery. This includes the
study of diseases and structural injuries to the hand and the
supporting structures that control the function of the hand.
Hematology - Disorders of the blood,
spleen, and lymph glands. Treat conditions such as anemia, clotting
disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma, and
they perform special types of procedures such as transfusions and bone
marrow biopsies. Hematology is a subspecialty of internal medicine.
Infectious Disease - Diagnose and treat
infectious disorders such as sexually transmitted diseases,
tuberculosis, hepatitis B and conditions acquired while traveling. The
mainstay of treatment is the use of antibiotic and other antimicrobial
drugs, which must be carefully selected in order to be effective.
Infectious disease is a subspecialty of internal medicine.
Internal Medicine - (IMs)are personal physicians
who provide long-term, comprehensive care in an office or hospital.
They manage both common illnesses and complex problems that affect
adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in
the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an
understanding of disease prevention, substance abuse, mental health and
treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system
and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty
areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and
critical care. Internal medicine subspecialties include: Allergy &
Immunology; Cardiology; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Geriatric
Medicine; Hematology; Infectious Disease; Oncology; Nephrology; Pulmonary
Disease; Rheumatology; and Sports Medicine.
Maternal & Fetal Medicine - Sub-specialy of obstetrics
and gynecology - cares for and provides consultation on women with
complications of pregnancy.
Nephrology - Study of kidney disorders,
high blood pressure, and fluid and mineral balance. They consult with
surgeons about kidney transplantation. Nephrology is a subspecialty of
internal medicine.
Neurological Surgery - Perform surgery necessary
to treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Neurology - Diagnose and treat
disorders of the nervous system, such as headache, epilepsy, numbness,
Parkinson's disease, and loss of movement or memory.
Neurosurgery - Surgery of the nervous
system
OB/GYN - Obstetrician-gynecologists
specialize in the general medical care of women, as well as care
related to pregnancy and the reproductive tract.
Obstetrics - Specialize in women's
reproductive organs. Obstetricians care for women during pregnancy,
delivery and post-childbirth. OB/GYNs can practice in both areas or
limit their work to just one of them. This specialty has the following
subspecialties: Gynecological Oncology; Maternal and Fetal Medicine;
Critical Care Medicine; Reproductive Endocrinology.
Occupational & Physical
Medicine
- Occupational therapy is a health profession providing services to
people whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness,
developmental problems, the aging process and/or psychosocial difficulties.
Occupational therapists use selected educational, vocational, and
rehabilitative activities to help individuals reach their highest
functional level.
Oncology - Specialize in the diagnosis and treatment
of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These
specialists administer chemotherapy and consult with surgeons and
radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. Oncology is a
subspecialty of internal medicine.
Ophthalmology - Diagnose and treat all eye
problems, including injuries and medical disorders. They prescribe eye
glasses and contact lenses to improve sight and can perform surgery for
eye conditions such as cataracts. (Optometrists can prescribe glasses
and contact lenses, but they are not medical doctors and cannot treat
disease.)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis,
surgical and adjunctive treatment of disease, injuries and defects
involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft
tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Orthopedic Surgery - Treat problems involving
ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons and related structures. They
commonly treat back problems, fractured bones and muscle tears.
Otolaryngology - iagnose and treat diseases
of the ear, nose and throat. They are often referred to as Ear, Nose
and Throat Specialists or ENTs.
Pain Management - Pain management is the
medical discipline concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the
entire range of painful disorders. Because of the vast scope of the
field, pain management is often considered a multidisciplinary
subspecialty. The expertise of several disciplines is brought together
in an effort to provide the maximum benefit to each patient.
Pathology studies of tissues and cells
that help other doctors reach accurate diagnoses. They supervise other
laboratory personnel in the testing and microscopic examination of
blood and other body fluids. Pathologists also conduct autopsies.
Pediatrics - (Peds) care for children
from birth through the teen years. They commonly have subspecialties,
such as pediatric cardiology, gastroenterology, perinatal medicine or
surgery.
Pediatric
Cardiology - Treatment of infants and young adults with acquired or
congenital heart disease
Pediatric Hematology - Treatment of childhood
cancer and blood disorders
Pediatric Pulmonology - Treatment of disorders of
respiratory control in children
Pediatrics (In-Patient Only) - Provides care for
hospitalized pediatric patients only
Physical Medicine
& Rehab - Also referred to as physiatry, is a medical specialty
concerned with diagnosis, evaluation, and management of persons of all
ages with physical and/or cognitive impairment and disability. This
specialty involves diagnosis and treatment of patients with painful or
functionally limiting conditions, the management of comorbidities and
co-impairments, diagnostic and therapeutic injection procedures,
electrodiagnostic medicine, and emphasis on prevention of complications
of disability from secondary conditions.
Plastic
Surgery -
Repair or reconstruct defects or imperfections present from birth or
caused by injury, aging, or disease (i.e. breast reconstruction after
breast cancer surgery).
Podiatry - The diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of conditions of human feet.
Psychiatry - Diagnose and treatment of
mental and emotional disorders. Unlike psychologists, these specialists
are medical doctors and can prescribe medications such as
antidepressants. Some psychiatrists specialize in the care of children,
adolescents or older people, or in the treatment of particular
problems, including eating disorders or sexual abuse.
Pulmonary Medicine - Diagnosing and treating
the diseases and disorders of the lungs
Radiation Oncology - Is the branch of Radiology
which deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its
modifiers and the study and management of cancer and other disease.
Radiology - Diagnose and treat
problems by using X rays, nuclear imaging devices, radioactive
substances, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance. A radiologist is seen
only on referral by another physician.
Rheumatology - Are concerned with
diseases of joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist
diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common
athletic injuries, and collagen diseases. These physicians may work
closely with other specialists such as physical therapists and
orthopedic surgeons. Rheumatology is a subspecialty of internal
medicine.
Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic - Surgery of diseases of the
chest cavity , heart, & blood vessels.
Surgery (General) - Perform a variety of
operations on almost all parts of the body. Surgery may be done to
diagnose illness, remove or repair tissue, repair injuries, or correct
malfunctioning parts. When necessary, they will refer patients to a
subspecialist.
Surgery,
Urological - Surgery of diseases and disorders of the urinary system.
Therapeutic Radiology - The treatment of cancer
and other diseases with radiation.
Thoracic Surgery - Specialize in operations
of the chest, including surgery for disorders of the heart, arteries,
lungs, esophagus, chest wall and diaphragm.
Urology - Diagnosis and treatment of
disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and male
reproductive organs. They also perform surgery.
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