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Allergy and Immunology:
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The evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions and diseases of the immune system. |
| Anesthesiology: |
The administration of anesthesia. |
| Audiology: |
The testing and evaluation for hearing disorders. |
| Cardiovascular Disease: |
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases relating to the heart and blood vessels. |
| Cardiovascular Surgery: |
Specializing in surgical treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. |
| Chiropractor: |
Chiropractic care is used primarily for neuro-musculoskeletel disorders and related conditions including, but not limited to, back pain, neck pain, and headaches. The principle therapeutic procedure is spinal manipulation (also called chiropractic adjustment). This consists of a manual application of controlled force into joints, to improve functional status and relieve pain. |
| Colon/Rectal Surgery: |
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the intestinal tract, i.e. colon, rectum, anal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. |
| Counselor/Social Worker: |
Advice and guidance to assist patients and families in resource utilization and therapeutic intervention. |
| Critical Care Medicine: |
The diagnosis, treatment, and management of life-threatening disorders in intensive care units and other hospital settings. |
| Dermatology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin, and related systemic diseases. |
| Emergency Medicine: |
The treatment of diseases and conditions that demand immediate decision making/action to prevent death or any further disability, usually in a hospital emergency room. |
| Endocrinology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands (endocrine glands), i.e. conditions including diabetes, metabolism and nutrition. |
| Family Practice: |
The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad range of conditions in patients of all ages. |
| Gastroenterology: |
The treatment of conditions involving the function and disorders of the stomach and intestines. |
| General Surgery: |
The surgical treatment of a broad range of conditions affecting almost any area of the body. |
| Genetics: |
The diagnosis and treatment of genetic-linked diseases. |
| Geriatrics: |
The prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders common to the elderly. |
| Gynecological Oncology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancer. |
| Gynecology: |
The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. |
| Hand Surgery: |
The restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. |
| Hematology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues. |
| Hematology/Oncology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues, and the diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancer. |
| Infectious Disease: |
The diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic infections. |
| Internal Medicine: |
The diagnosis and treatment of both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. |
| Maternal & Fetal Medicine: |
The diagnosis and treatment of complications in pregnancy. |
| Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disorders in newborn infants. |
| Nephrology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases or disorders of the kidneys. |
| Neurology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases or disorders of the central nervous system. |
| Neurosurgery: |
Specializing in surgical treatment of the nervous system. |
| Nuclear Medicine: |
The diagnosis and treatment of metabolic, physiologic, and pathologic conditions using nuclear modalities. |
| Nurse Anesthetist: |
A certified registered nurse anesthetist provides the administration of anesthesia. |
| Nurse Midwives: |
The care of mothers and babies throughout pregnancy and childbirth by a certified registered nurse midwife. |
| Obstetrics: |
Management and care of pregnancy and childbirth. |
| Obstetrics/Gynecology: |
Management and care of pregnancy and childbirth; the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. |
| Occupational Medicine: |
The evaluation, restoration, and development of the self-care, work, play, and leisure time performance skills of well and disabled patients of all ages. |
| Oncology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. |
| Ophthalmology: |
The diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye, and including the evaluation of vision and prescription of lenses for visual problems. |
| Optometry: |
The examination and evaluation of the visual capacity of the eyes, to include the prescription of corrective lenses. |
| Orthopaedic Surgery: |
The preservation, restoration and development of the form and function of the extremities, and related structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. |
| Otorhinolaryngology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, and larynx by medical and surgical means. |
| Pain Management: |
The diagnosis and management of painful disorders. |
| Pathology: |
The laboratory study of body tissue and fluids to diagnose disease. |
| Pediatric Adolescent Medicine: |
The multidisciplinary health care of adolescents. |
| Pediatric Allergy and Immunology: |
The evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions and diseases of the immune system in children. |
| Pediatric Cardiology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disease or conditions of the heart and blood vessels in children. |
| Pediatric Critical Care: |
The diagnosis, treatment and management of life-threatening disorders in children. |
| Pediatric Endocrinology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the internal glands and conditions including diabetes, metabolism and nutrition in children. |
| Pediatric Gastroenterology: |
The treatment of conditions involving the function and disorders of the stomach and intestines in children. |
| Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues, and the diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancer in children. |
| Pediatric Infectious Disease: |
The diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic infections in children. |
| Pediatric Nephrology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the kidneys in children. |
| Pediatric Pulmonology: |
The prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases affecting infants and children. |
| Pediatric Rheumatology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and disorders in children. |
| Pediatric Surgery: |
Surgical treatment of conditions in premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. |
| Pediatrics: |
The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders of children. |
| Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation: |
The diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of impairments and/or disabilities of the musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular or other body systems. |
| Plastic Surgery: |
Surgery concerned with the restoration, reconstruction, correction, or improvement in the shape and appearance of body structures that are defective, damaged, or misshapened by injury, disease, or growth and development. |
| Podiatry: |
The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions and disorders of the feet. |
| Preventive Medicine: |
The care of individuals and populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and to prevent disease, disability, and premature death. |
| Psychiatrist: |
The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders. |
| Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent: |
The diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders of children and adolescents. |
| Psychiatry- Geriatrics: |
The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders of the elderly. |
| Psychology - Clinical: |
The diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional conditions. |
| Pulmonolgy: |
The prevention and treatment of respiratory disease. |
| Radiation Oncology: |
The utilization of radiation in the treatment of all types of cancer and malignant tumors. |
| Radiology: |
The use of x-rays and radioactive materials to diagnose disease and injury. |
| Reproductive Endocrinology: |
The management of conditions relating to the internal glands, the reproductive system, and infertility. |
| Rheumatology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and disorders. |
| Speech Language Pathology: |
Evaluation and enhancement of communicative skills of children and adults with language and speech impairments. |
| Sports Medicine: |
The enhancement of health and fitness and the prevention of injury and illness of the individual engaged in physical exercise. |
| Surgical Critical Care: |
The surgical treatment of the critically ill, in life-threatening disorder or conditions, intensive care units and other hospital settings. |
| Thoracic Surgery: |
The surgical treatment of diseases of the chest cavity. |
| Urgent Care: |
Care of conditions and diseases that require immediate/urgent care but are not life-threatening emergencies. |
| Urology: |
The diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system. |
| Vascular Surgery: |
The diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the blood vessels. |
