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39 Cards in this Set
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allergy and immunology
allergist/immunologist |
asthma, and diagnosis management, and therapy of immunology, allergies
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anesthesiology
anesthesiologist |
anesthetic care
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colon and rectal surgery
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related to small intestine, colon, and rectum
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dermatology
dermatologist |
skin, hair, nails, cosmetic care
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emergency medicine
emergency physician |
emergency med care of acutely ill or injured patients
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family practice
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general medical care of individuals of all ages and their families
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internal medicine
internist |
nonsurgical care centered arond prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults
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cardiology
cardiologist |
conditions related to the heart and blood vessels
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endocrinology
endocrinologist |
endocrine glands- diabetes, obesity, thyroid dysfunction
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gastroenterology
gastronenterologist |
conditions related to the digestive system
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geriatric medicine
geriatrician |
conditions affecting the elderly
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hematology
hematologist |
diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders
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nephrology
nephrologist |
nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders
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oncology
oncologist |
treatment of tumors and cancer
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rheumatology
rheumatologist |
treatment of arthritis and related disorders
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medical genetics
geneticist |
genetic disorders- research, lab testing, counseling
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neurology
neurologist |
nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system
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neurological surgery
neurosurgeon |
surgical and nonsurg treatment of diseases of nervous system and supportive structures including blood vessles
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nuclear medicine
nuclear medicine physician |
radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease
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obstetrics and gynecology
ob/gyn obstetrics obstetrician |
care/treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period
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gynecology
gynecologist |
medical/surgical treatment of female reproductive system and urinary
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ophthalmology
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eyes, vision care
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orthopedic surgery
orthopedist |
musculoskeletal system- bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves
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otolaryngology
ENT |
ear, nose, throat, and adjoining structures of the head and neck
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pathology
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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis (biopsy)
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pediatrics
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infants, children, adolescents
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physical medicine and rehabilitration physiatry
physiatrist |
neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury- stroke, spinal cord injury
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plastic surgery
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restoration, repair, reconstruction of body sturctures
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preventive medicine
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prevention of disease and health maintenance
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psychiatry
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prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
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radiology
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xray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance, ultrasound
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surgery
general surgeon |
treatment requiring operation
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thoracic surgery
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surgery within the chest, including the heart and lungs
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urology
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treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system
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doctor of chiropractic medicine (D.C.)
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chiropractic medicine. treatment of spine to maintain function and balance in the body
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doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.)
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oral surgery. dental disorders requiring surgery
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doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.)
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podiatry. diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot
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doctor of optometry (O.D.)
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optometry. diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of the eye
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doctor of psychology (Ph.D)
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psychology. counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders
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