Allergy -
Doctors in this field diagnose and treat immune system disorders, including
asthma and rhinitis, as well as allergic reactions to substances such as food,
medications and insect stings.
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Anesthesiology
- Anesthesiologists maintain a patient's stable condition during
surgery and recovery. Long-term treatment of pain is offered, too.
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Audiology -
This field focuses on hearing and hearing loss, offering treatment plans that
can include hearing aids.
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Cardiac
Anesthesiology - Anesthesiologists maintain a patient's stable
condition during surgery and recovery. Long-term treatment of pain is offered,
too.
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Cardiology
- Cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases of the heart, lungs
and blood vessels. Cardiologists also give care for abnormal heart rhythms and
heart attacks.
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Cardiovascular
Surgery - Cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases of the heart,
lungs and blood vessels. Cardiologists also give care for abnormal heart
rhythms and heart attacks.
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Chiropractor
- These are specialists in treating neuromusculoskeletal
conditions by restoring misaligned vertebrae to their proper position in the
spinal column. They do this manually, utilizing the chiropractic procedure
known as "spinal adjustment."
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Colon/Rectal
Oncology - This is surgical treatment of disorders of the
intestinal tract, rectum, colon, anal canal and perianal area. Disorders can
include cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, inflammatory bowel diseases and
hemorrhoids.\
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Critical
Care Medicine - Specialists in this field are to diagnose and
manage the care of patients in intensive or critical care settings.
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Dentistry -
Dentists diagnose and treat problems affecting the teeth, surrounding tissue,
tongue, lips and jaw. Dentists perform surgery, implants, tissue grafts and
laser surgery.
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Dermatology
- Disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails
is treated. Disorders can include skin cancers, moles, contact dermatitis and
hair loss.
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Emergency
Medicine - This is the immediately evaluation, diagnosis and
treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
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Endocrinology
- This is the treatment of disorders of glands such as thyroid and
adrenal. Diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders and bone disorders such
as osteoporosis are treated.
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Family
Practice - This general practice treats a variety of disorders in
patients of all ages.
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Gastroenterology
- Disorders of the digestive system and its organs are treated in
the field. Ulcers, irritable bowel and lactose intolerance are among the
ailments treated.
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General
Medicine - A physician in this field is trained to recognize a
variety of diseases and ailments, offering treatment plans.
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General
Practice - A physician in this field is trained to recognize a
variety of diseases and ailments, offering treatment plans.
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General
Surgery - General surgeons deal with all types of surgical
conditions in most areas of the body, including pre- and post-operative care.
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Geriatric
Medicine - Physicians in this specialty deal with the aging
process and illness in the elderly. Disorders treated include Parkinson's
disease, Alzheimer's disease and incontinence.
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Gynecology
- These physicians are trained in the care of the female
reproductive system and associated disorders.
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Hand
and Microsurgery - Specialists deal with the hands and other areas
of the body where minute dissection and manipulation, often through laser
beams, is needed.
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Hematology
- Disorders of the blood, spleen and lymph glands, as well as all
types of cancer and other benign tumors, are treated.
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Hematology/Oncology
- Disorders of the blood, spleen and lymph glands, as well as all
types of cancer and other benign tumors, are treated.
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Hypertensive
Diseases - Physicians in field use diet, exercise and medication
to treat hypertension.
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Immunology
- Doctors in this field diagnose and treat immune system
disorders, including asthma and rhinitis, as well as allergic reactions to
substances such as food, medications and insect stings.
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Infectious
Diseases - All types of diseases, including bacterial and viral,
are treated. Diseases that are treated include, in part, AIDS, hepatitis and
influenza.
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Internal
Medicine - The General provides long-term, comprehensive care for
both common illnesses and complex problems for individuals of all ages.
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Maternal
Fetal Medicine - This is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology
who also works with patients who have complications of pregnancy. Knowledge of
medical and surgical complications, not only to the baby but also to the
mother, is a hallmark of the specialty.
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Nephrology
- Physicians in this field deal with disorders of the kidney.
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Neurology -
Physicians within this specialty diagnose and treat all disease or impaired
function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles and their
blood supplies. These disorders include migraine, headache, Alzheimer's
disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia and other mental status problems.
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Neurosurgery
- Disorders of the nervous system, particularly with the brain,
skull and spinal cord, are treated.
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Nuclear
Medicine - In this field, the utilization of radioactive and
stable nuclides are used in the treatment of metabolic, physiologic and
pathologic conditions.
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Obstetrics
- These physicians are trained in the care of the female
reproductive system and associated disorders.
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Obstetrics/Gynecology
- These physicians are trained in the care of the female
reproductive system and associated disorders.
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Oncology -
Disorders of the blood, spleen and lymph glands, as well as all types of cancer
and other benign tumors, are treated.
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Ophthalmology
- These specialists focus on eye and vision care, diagnosing
visual problems and offering treatments. Ophthalmologists frequently use
surgical intervention in their practices.
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Optometry -
Specialists in this field examine the eye for defects in vision, then prescribe
corrective lenses or exercises. Optometrists also diagnose and treat eye
diseases.
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Oral
Surgery - Oral surgeons can provide dental implants and wisdom
teeth extractions, as well as provide treatments for facial fractures, facial
pain management, oral cancer and breath disorders.
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Orthodontics
- The technique of making sure teeth are properly straightened,
usually through the process of having a patient wear braces.
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Orthopedic
Surgery - The form and function of the extremities, spine and
associated structures are treated.
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Osteopathic
- Treating diseases by emphasizing manipulation, such as
manipulation of the joints.
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Otolaryngology
- In treating disorders of the head, neck, upper respiratory and
alimentary system, doctors in this field may treat hearing loss, speech
disorders, balance problems, and tumors.
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Pain
Management - Anesthesiologists in this field use a variety of
treatments for acute and chronic pain. Those treatments can include physical
therapy, narcotics and behavior modification.
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Pathology -
Pathologists use examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, as
well as clinical tests, to monitor and diagnose disease.
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Pediatrics
- Pediatricians provide a range of services for infants, children
and adolescents. These services range from preventive health care to the
treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
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Periodontics
- Specialists work with the teeth, in particular, the tissue
surrounding the teeth. Treatments for gum disease are a specialty in this
field.
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Physiatry -
Physical-medicine and rehabilitation specialist who evaluates patients whose
functional abilities have been impaired, and coordinates their treatment.
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Physical
Medicine - Impairments and disabilities are treated to restore
physical, psychological, social and vocational function and alleviation of
pain.
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Plastic
Surgery - The repair, reconstruction or replacement of form and
function involving the skin, face, hands, extremities, breasts and external
genitalia is treated.
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Podiatry -
A podiatrist is a physician and a surgeon specialist treating medical and
surgical disorders of the foot, ankle and leg, including fractures of the ankle
and foot. A podiatrist's patients range from infants to the elderly.
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Psychiatry
- Mental, emotional and addictive disorders are treated. Disorders
can include depression and substance abuse.
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Pulmonary
Medicine - Disorders of the airways and lungs, including cancer,
cystic fibrosis, bronchitis and emphysema, are treated.
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Radiation -
The treatment of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors through the usage
of radiation.
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Radiation
Therapy - The usage of radiation for treatment, particularly of
cancer and other benign and malignant tumors.
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Radiation/Oncology
- The treatment of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors
through the usage of radiation.
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Radiology -
Such techniques as X-ray, magnetic resonance and ulstrasound are used in this
specialty.
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Radiology/Imaging
- Such techniques as X-ray, magnetic resonance and ultrasound are
used in this specialty.
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Rehabilitation
- Impairments and disabilities are treated to restore physical,
psychological, social and vocational function and alleviation of pain.
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Rheumatology
- Diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons are treated.
Rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint pain and joint
swelling are among the disorders treated.
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Urology -
Physicians in the specialty of Urology manage benign and malignant medical
conditions of the adrenal gland and the genitourinary system. They utilize a
range of medical therapies and surgical techniques in treating conditions of
the reproductive and urinary systems and their related structures.
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Vitreo
Retinal - This specialty deals with the eye's retina and the clear
colorless transparent jelly behind the lens in the eyeball. Treatments often
are offered for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal
vascular diseases, macular hole & pucker, retinal detachment,
endophthalmitis and trauma.
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