Physician Specialties

Allergy/Immunology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in allergy and diseases related to the immune system
Anesthesiology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in giving anesthesia during surgery. Some Anesthesiologists also specialize in pain management
Cardiology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in heart disease
Cardiology/Cardiovascular Disease:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in heart disease
Dermatology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in skin disease
Emergency Medicine:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in emergency care
Endocrinology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in diseases of the endocrine system such as diabetes
Family Practice:
Family Practice doctors treat both children and adults for most general health problems
Gastroenterology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in diseases of the digestive system including the liver, gall bladder and the pancreas
General Pediatrics:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in childrens health
General Surgery:
Doctors in this specialty are experts insurgery
Geriatric Medicine:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in diseases of the elderly
Gynecology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in the female reproductive system but do not practice pregnancy related care
Infectious Disease:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in diseases related to infections caused by bacteria, viruses and other organisms
Internal Medicine:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in general medical care and health maintenance of adults
Nephrology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in medical treatment of kidney disease including dialysis
Neurology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in medical treatment of the brain and nervous system
Neurosurgery:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in surgery of the brain and nervous system
Obstetrics & Gynecology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in pregnancy, child birth and the female reproductive system
Ophthalmology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in eye care
Orthopaedic Surgery:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in joint and bone disorders that may require surgical intervention. Some further specialize in specific areas such as hand surgery or sports injuries
Otolaryngology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in ear, nose and throat conditions
Pathology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in laboratory testing and analysis of biopsy tissue
Pediatric Ophthalmology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in childrens diseases of the eye
Pediatrics:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in childrens health
Plastic Surgery:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
Podiatry:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in problems of the feet
Psychiatry:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in mental health
Radiology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in x-rays including special scans such as CAT scan and MRI
Rheumatology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in the medical management of joints and bone disorders
Thoracic Surgery:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in surgery of the chest and lungs. Many thoracic surgeons also specialize in surgery of the blood vessels (Vascular Surgery)
Urology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in the urinary tract



      
     
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