Specialty Fields Of Medical Practice

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allergy and immunology

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic diseases, incuding asthma, and diagnosis, management and therapy of immunologic diseases

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anesthesiology

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comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery and long-term pain management and critical care related to cardiac and respiratory emergencies

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colon and rectal surgery

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diagnossi, medical care, and surgical treatment of conditions related to the small intestine, colon, and rectum

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dermatology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin and its appendages

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emergency medaicine

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prehospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients; most commonly rendered in an emergency department of a hospital or a free0standing urgen care facility

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family practice

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comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages and their families, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion

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internal medicine

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nonsurgical care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults

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cardiology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels

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endocrinology

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diagnosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands

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gastroenterology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the digestive system

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geriatric medicine

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diagnosis and medical management of conditions affecting the elderly; also a subspecialty of family practice

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hematology

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diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders

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nephrology

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nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders

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oncology

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treatment of tumors and cancers

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rheumatology

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treatment of arthritis and related disorders

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medical genetics

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic disorders; includes research, laboratory testing, and counseling

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neurology

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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system

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neurological surgery

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and supportive structures, including blood vessels

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nuclear medicine

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use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease; a dual specialty in other fields such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology, and cardiology is common

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obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)

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care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childirth, and immediate postpartum period

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gynecology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system

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ophthalmology

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medical and surgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services

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orthopedic surgery

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medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves

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otolaryngology
(ENT physician)

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medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the 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

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pediatrics

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comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, with emphasis on disease prevention and healthful physical and mental development

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physical medicine and rehabilitation physiatry

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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury

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plastic surgery

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surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures

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preventive medicine

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medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, public health, and general preventive medicine

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psychiatry

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

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radiology

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use of ionizing and nonionizing imaging modalities, including x0ray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound, to diagnose disease, or in therapies that involve imaging guidance; primary fields include diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, and radiation physics

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surgery

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treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation; -subspecialty areas include vascular, pediatric, hand, and critical care surgery

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thoracic surgery

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treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring and operation within the chest, including the heart and lungs

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urology

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surgical and nonsurgical 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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treatment centered on the manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body

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doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.)

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treatment of dental disorders requiring surgery

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doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.)

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disagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot

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doctor of optometry (O.D)

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diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services

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doctor of psychology (Ph.D.)

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counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders