PMLS 2 - Medical Specialist

Anesthesiology/ Anesthesiologist

Partial or complete loss of sensation, usually by injection or inhalation

Cardiology/ Cardiologist

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels and cardiovascular surgery, a subspecialty of internal medicine

Dermatology/ Dermatologist

Diseases and injuries of the skin; more recently, concerned with skin cancer prevention

Endocrinology/ Endocrinologist

Disorders of the endocrine glands, such as, sterility, diabetes, and thyroid problems

Family Medicine/ General or Family Practitioner

Individual and family care by integrating biological, behavioral, and clinical sciences for treatment

Gastroenterology/ Gastroenterologist

Digestive tract and related structural diseases, a subspecialty of internal medicine

Gerontology/ Gerontologist

Effects of aging and age-related disorders

Hematology/ Hematologist

Disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs

Infectious Diseases/ ID Specialist

Contagious and noncontagious infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms

Internal Medicine/ Internist

Diseases of internal organs and general medical conditions; uses nonsurgical therapy

Nephrology/ Nephrologist

Diseases related to the structure and function of the kidney

Neurology/ Neurologist

Disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Obstetrics and gynecology/ Gynecologist

Sees women through pregnancy, childbirth, disorders of the reproductive system, and menopause

Oncology/ Oncologist

Tumors, including benign and malignant conditions

Ophthalmology/ Ophthalmologist

Eye examinations, eye diseases, and surgery

Orthopedics/ Orthopedist

Disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including preventing disorders and restoring function

Otorhinolaryngology/ Otorhinolaryngologist

Disorders of the eye, ear, nose, and throat

Pediatrics/ Pediatrician

Diseases of children from birth to adolescence, including wellness checks and vaccinations

Psychiatry/ Psychiatrist

Mental illness, clinical depression, and other behavioral and emotional disorders

Pulmonary Medicine/ Pulmonologist

Function of the lungs; treatment of disorders of the respiratory system

Rheumatology/ Rheumatologist

Rheumatic diseases (acute and chronic conditions characterized by inflammation and joint disease)

Urology/ Urologist

Urinary tract and disorders of the male reproductive system