Allergy/Immunology:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in allergy and diseases related to the immune system
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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
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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
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General Surgery:
Doctors in this specialty are experts insurgery |
Geriatric Medicine:
Doctors in this specialty are experts in diseases of the elderly
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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 |