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Specialty |
Description |
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A
Acupuncture
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The practice of insertion of needles into specific body locations to relieve pain, to induce
surgical anesthesia, and for therapeutic purposes.
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Allergy |
Diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions.
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Allergy/Immunology
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Diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions and diseases of the immune system. |
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C
Cardiovascular Disease
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The diagnosis and
treatment of the heart and blood vessels; a subspecialty of
internal medicine.
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Cardiovascular Surgery |
Surgery of the heart and blood vessels.
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Chiropractic |
The science of curing human ailments by adjustments and manipulation
of various parts of the body, particularly the spinal column,
based on the theory that all disease is traceable to organic
malfunctions of the nerves, usually caused by misalignment of
the spinal column.
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Critical Care |
The diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury in which there is danger of death.
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D
Dermatology
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The diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and disorders.
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E
Ear/Nose/Throat
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(See Otolaryngology.)
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Emergency Medicine
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Specialization in the emergency treatment of disease, trauma and injuries in the acute phase.
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Endocrinology
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The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ductless glands (thyroid, parathyroid,
pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries and testes); a specialty
of internal medicine.
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F
Family Practice
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The diagnosis and treatment of general medical
conditions. Specialization in the primary care of all age
groups and special family dynamics.
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G
Gastroenterology
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The diagnosis and operative treatment of disease
and injuries not covered by surgical subspecialties.
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General Practice
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The diagnosis and treatment of general medical conditions.
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General Surgery
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The diagnosis and operative treatment of disease
and injuries not covered by surgical subspecialties.
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Genetics
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The study of genes and their heredity.
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Gerontology
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Practice limited to the treatment of disease in the elderly.
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Gynecology
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Specialization in the medical and surgical
treatment of disorders and diseases of the female reproductive
organs. (See also Ob/Gyn.)
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H
Hand Surgery
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Specialization in hand reconstruction and the surgical repair of injuries to the hand.
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Hematology
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The diagnosis and treatment of disease and disorders of the blood forming tissues
and blood; a subspecialty of internal medicine.
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I
Immunology
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(See Allergy.)
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Infectious Diseases
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The diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases; a subspecialty of internal medicine.
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Internal Medicine
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The diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the internal structures of the human body.
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M
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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The diagnosis and treatment of disorders relating to the mother or the fetus.
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Metabolic Disease
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A specialty in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions relating to the physical and chemical processes in the human body.
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Midwives (Certified Nurse)
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A nurse certified in the discipline of nursing and the practice of assisting in childbirth.
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N
Neonatology
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A pediatrician specializing in the treatment and care of premature and/or high - risk newborn babies.
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Nephrology
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The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the kidney; a subspecialty of internal medicine.
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Neurological Surgery
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Diagnosis and surgery of the nervous system and brain.
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Neurology
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Specialization in the medical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
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Nuclear Medicine
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Specialization in the use of radioactive materials in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
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Nutrition
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The study of foods and their use in diet and therapy.
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O
Ob/Gyn
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Specialization in the treatment of disorders and diseases of the female reproductive
system and the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Oncology
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The diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancer; a subspecialty of internal medicine.
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Ophthalmology
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Medical and surgical treatment of disease and disorders of the eye, including
the evaluation of vision and prescription of lenses for visual problems.
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Optometry
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Practice limited to the examination of the eyes for defects and the prescribing of corrective lenses.
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Oral Surgery/Dentists
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A specialist whose practice is limited to surgery of the mouth and related structures.
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Specialization in the medical and surgical treatment of ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons, bones and related structures.
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Otolaryngology (ENT)
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Specialization in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ears, nose and throat.
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P
Pathology
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A specialty in the study and treatment of structural and functional changes in tissues and organs of
the body which cause or are caused by disease.
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Pediatric Neonatology
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The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the newborn infant.
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Pediatrics
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Treatment of disease and management of health
and development of children.
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Physical Medicine
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A specialty in the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of disease or injury, and the rehabilitation from
impairments and disabilities, using physical agents such as
light, heat, cold, water, electricity, therapeutic exercise,
and mechanical apparatus, and sometimes pharmaceutical agents.
Also called Physiatry.
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Physical Therapy
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Treatment of disease and disabilities using mechanical means to assist in rehabilitation
and restoration of normal bodily functions.
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Plastic Surgery
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The surgical repair or modification of tissue
and/or bone for restoration and rehabilitation or cosmetic
purposes.
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Podiatry
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A surgical specialty limited to the diagnosis
and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.
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Proctology
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Practice restricted to the diagnosis and treatment
of disorders of the rectum and anus. Training is usually in
the colon and rectal field.
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Pulmonary Medicine
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The diagnosis and treatment of disease of the respiratory system; a subspecialty of internal medicine.
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R
Radiology
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Specialization in the use of X-rays and other forms of radioactive energy in the diagnosis and treatment
of disease or trauma.
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Radiation Oncology
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Specialization in the use of radioactive energy in treatment of malignant diseases.
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Rheumatology
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Specialization in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatism and arthritis; a subspecialty of internal medicine.
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S
Speech Pathology
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A pathologist licensed in the treatment of speech disorders.
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T
Thoracic Surgery
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Diagnosis and surgery of the chest and lungs.
A surgeon with this specialty may also be qualified to do
cardiovascular surgery.
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U
Urology
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The diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment
of disease and disorders of the urinary tract and genital
organs of the male and the urinary tract of the female.
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V
Vascular Surgery
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Operative treatment of the blood vessels.
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