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Medical Specialty Definitions

Allergy / Immunology
An allergist diagnoses and treats allergic conditions relating to the skin, respiratory tract and sinuses.

Anesthesiology
An anesthesiologist administers anesthesia and monitors patients under anesthesia during surgery and other medical procedures.

Cardiology
A cardiologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Dermatology
A dermatologist specializes in the management of diseases related to the skin, nails, and hair.

Ear, Nose, Throat
An otolaryngologist specializes in the treatment of disease and injuries affecting the ear, nose, and throat.

Emergency Medicine
An emergency medicine specialist diagnoses and treats conditions needing immediate attention, including illness, trauma, and industrial, sports, and occupational accidents.

Family Practice
A family practice physician treats patients of all ages for a variety of illnesses and helps to maintain general healthcare.

Gastroenterology
A gastroenterologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the stomach, intestines, and related structures such as the esophagus, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Gynecology
A gynecologist diagnoses and treats conditions of the female reproductive system.

Internal Medicine
An internist diagnoses and treats general medical disorders of adults such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, emphysema, and cancer.

Nephrology
A nephrologist specializes in diagnosing and treating problems with kidneys, high blood pressure, fluid retention, and electrolyte imbalance.

Neurology / Sleep Medicine
A neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves, while a physician specializing in sleep medicine focuses on sleep and sleep disorders.

Obstetrics
An obstetrician/gynecologist provides care during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, and also diagnoses and treats conditions of the female reproductive system.

Oncology/Medical
A medical oncologist specializes in disease caused by cancer.

Oncology/Radiation
A radiation oncologist specializes in the treatment of cancer through dosages of radiation or radioactive materials.

Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist treats eye disorders, including injuries, infections, tumors, and cataracts.

Pain Medicine
A pain medicine physician specializes in the evaluation, treatment, and management of chronic and cancer pain.

Pathology
A pathologist studies tissue, organs, and bodily fluids under a microscope to diagnose diseases.

Pediatrics
A pediatrician treats diseases and helps maintain the general health of children from birth through the teenage years.

Podiatry
A podiatrist is an individual who has specialized in the care of the foot, including surgical treatment.

Psychiatry
A psychiatrist diagnoses and treats emotional illnesses as well as physical ailments with significant emotional aspects.

Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine
A pulmonologist diagnoses and treats disorders of the lungs and chest cavity, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, and cancer, while an intensivist specializes in the care of critically ill patients.

Radiology
A radiologist uses x-rays, radiant dyes, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging to "photograph" the skeletal, arterial and soft tissue areas of the body to diagnose and treat disease or injury.

Rheumatology
A rheumatologist specializes in the treatment of arthritis, bone disorders, and connective tissue disease.

Surgery: Cardiothoracic
A cardiothoracic surgeon utilizes surgical treatment for diseases and injuries of the heart and blood vessels

Surgery: General
A general surgeon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases through surgical treatment.

Surgery: Neurological
A neurosurgeon provides neurological services including surgical treatment of cervical and lumbar spine problems, brain tumors, neurovascular problems, and peripheral nerve problems.

Surgery: Oral & Maxillofacial
An oral/maxillofacial surgeon is a dentist who has advanced training in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases of the mouth, jaw, cheek, teeth, and related oral structures.

Surgery: Orthopedic
An orthopedist treats skeletal abnormalities including injuries or diseases of the bones, joints, spine, and muscles.

Surgery: Plastic
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, external genitalia, or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body.

Surgery: Vascular
A vascular surgeon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems, exclusive of those components intrinsic to the heart and intracranial vessels.

Urology
A urologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary tract.

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