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		Anesthesiology Anesthesiology is the branch of medicine and medical specialty dealing with the provision of pain relief and the maintenance or restoration of a stable condition during and immediately following surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures.

		Cardiology Cardiologists specialize in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and manage complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening abnormal heart beat rhythms. Cardiologists also perform complicated diagnostic procedures such as cardiac catheterization, and consult with surgeons on heart surgery.

		Dermatology Dermatology is the branch of medicine and medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. Dermatologists have extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, contact dermatitis, and other allergic and non-allergic disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. The dermatologist also has expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin, such as hair loss and scars.

		Ear, Nose, Throat – Otorhinolaryngology Otolaryngology/Otorhinolaryngology is the branch of medicine dealing with medical and surgical treatment of the head and neck, including the ears, nose, and throat, and specializing in tonsil adenoid conditions, thyroid conditions, skin cancers of the head and neck, sleep disorders, nasal obstructive conditions, diseases of the ears, hearing loss, and balance disorders.

		Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine is the medical specialty that focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or further disability. The emergency physician provides immediate initial recognition, evaluation, care, and disposition of a generally undifferentiated population of patients in response to acute illness and injury. The care provided by the emergency physician is episodic in nature and involves a full spectrum of physical and behavioral conditions.

		Endocrinology The Endocrinologist concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems.

		Family Practice Family Practice physicians are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. They have received a broad range of training that includes surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. They place special emphasis on care of families on a continuing basis, utilizing consultations and community resources when appropriate. They are able to apply modern techniques to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the vast majority of common illnesses and injuries.

		Family Practice with Obstetrics Family Practice physicians are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. They have received a broad range of training that includes surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. They place special emphasis on care of families on a continuing basis, utilizing consultations and community resources when appropriate. They are able to apply modern techniques to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the vast majority of common illnesses and injuries. Obstetrics is a branch of medicine and medical specialty dealing with the management of pregnancy, labor, and the post-labor recovery period.

		Gastroenterology (Digestive Disorders) Gastroenterology is a medical subspecialty concentrating on the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver, and gallbladder. The Gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice. Gastroenterologists perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.

		General and Vascular Surgery A General Surgeon is a specialist prepared to manage a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The Surgeon establishes the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients, and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of trauma victims and the critically ill. A Vascular Surgeon is a surgeon with special qualifications in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding those immediately adjacent to the heart, lungs, or brain.

		Hematology / Oncology Hematology/Oncology is a medical subspecialty focusing on both blood diseases and cancer. The Hematologist/Oncologist treats diseases of the blood and blood forming organs (i.e. spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and thymus) as well as neoplastic diseases arising in any organ system.

		Internal Medicine Internal Medicine is a medical specialty dealing with the long-term, comprehensive management of both common and complex medical illnesses of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internal Medicine physicians offer an understanding of and effective treatment for disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, and mental health.

		Nurse Midwife A Nurse Midwife is a registered nurse with additional training as a midwife, who delivers infants and provides antepartum and postpartum care.

		Obstetrics / Gynecology Obstetrics/Gynecology is a branch of medicine and medical specialty dealing with the management of pregnancy, labor, and the post-labor recovery period (Obstetrics) and with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system and the female genital tract (Gynecology).

		Ophthalmology Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine and medical specialty dealing with comprehensive eye and vision care, including diagnosis, monitoring, and surgical treatment of all eyelid and orbital problems affecting vision.

		Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.

		Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedics is the branch of medicine and medical specialty dealing with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. Orthopedic Surgery includes the preservation, investigation, and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means.

		Pathology Pathologists are physicians who specialize in laboratory medicine. They are experts in the use of laboratory procedures to diagnose and treat disease. A pathologist assists physicians in determining what medical problems their patients may have or what further procedures may need to be performed in order to make that determination. The pathologist may also help a patient’s doctor in deciding how a condition can best be treated.

		Pediatrics Pediatrics is the specialty of medical science concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

		Podiatry Podiatrists, also known as doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg. Podiatrists treat corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, heel spurs, arch problems, foot complaints associated with diseases such as diabetes, and ankle and foot injuries, deformities, and infections. To treat these problems, Podiatrists prescribe drugs, order physical therapy, set fractures, and perform surgery. They also fit corrective inserts called orthotics, design plaster casts and strapping to correct deformities, and design custom-made shoes.

		Psychiatry A Psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders, e.g. psychoses, depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, developmental disabilities, sexual dysfunctions, adjustment reactions, etc. Psychiatrists understand the biological, psychological, and social components of illness and are qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, as well as to evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems. Psychiatrists are also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are coping with stress crises and other problems of living.

		Psychology Psychology is a professional specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbances, and behavior problems.

		Pulmonary Medicine The Pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex disorders of the lungs. Pulmonologists test lung functions in many ways, endoscope the bronchial airways if necessary, and prescribe and monitor mechanical assistance to ventilation.

		Radiology Diagnostic Radiologists are often referred to as "the eyes of medicine" because they help primary care physicians detect and diagnose disease. Radiologists bring special training and expertise to the interpretation of x-ray images. In addition to interpreting x-ray films, Radiologists use a variety of other modalities such as MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine.

		Urology A specialist in Urology is qualified to manage benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the adrenal gland and of the genitourinary system. Urologists have a comprehensive knowledge of skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the reproductive and urinary systems and their contiguous structures.


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