Specialities

Addiction medicine

treat substance abuse and addiction

allergy / immunology

treat conditions that involve the immune system. Examples include allergies, immune deficiency diseases, and autoimmune diseases

anesthesiology

provide anesthesia for patients who are having surgery or other procedures. they also treat pain and care for patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries

cardiac electrophysiology

use technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms

cardiac surgery

see thoracic surgery

cardiovascular disease (cardiology)

treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels

chiropractic

adjust specific parts of the body (often the spine) to prevent and treat diseases

colorectal surgery (proctology)

treat disease of the lower digestive tract

critical care (Intensivists)

treat critically ill or injured pateints

dermatology

treat skin conditions

diagnostic radiology

use imaging, such as x-rays or ultrasound, to diagnose diseases

emergency medicine

take care of patients with critical illnesses or injuries

endocrinology

treat diseases that involve the internal (endocrine) glands. Examples include diabetes and diseases of the thyroid, pituitary, or adrenal glands

family practice

provide primary care for people of all ages. They treat illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate the care provided by other health professionals

gastroenterology

treat diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver, and gallbladder

general practice

provide primary care. They treat illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate the care provided by other health professionals

general surgery

take care of patients who may need surgery

geriatric medicine

provide primary care for elderly patients

gynecological oncology

treat cancers of the female reproductive organs

hand surgery

perform surgery for patients with problems that affect the hand, wrist, or forearm

hematology

treat diseases of the blood, spleen, and lymph. Examples include anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, and leukemia

hospice and palliative care

manage pain and other distressing symptoms of serious illness. “hospice care” is palliative care for patients who are expected to have 6 months or less to live

infectious disease

treat patients with all types of infectious diseases

internal medicine

treat diseases of the internal organs that don’t require surgery. They also provide primary care for teenagers, adults, and elderly people.

interventional cardiology

heart and circulatory systems specialists who use minimally invasive catheterization techniques to diagnose and treat coronary arteries, the peripheral vascular system, heart valves, and congenital heart defects

interventional pain management

use special procedures to treat and manage pain. for example, they may use cryoablation (a procedure involving extreme cold) to stop a nerve from working for a long period of time.

interventional radiology

perform procedures guided by various types of imagine. for example, they may use imagine to find a clogged spot in an artery and to guide a procedure to unclog it.

maxillofacial surgery

perform surgery on the teeth, jaws, and surrounding tissues

medical oncology

treat cancer with chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. they may also coordinate cancer care given by other specialists

nephrology

treat disorders of the kidneys

neurology

treat disease of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

neuropsychiatry

treat patients with behavioral disturbances related to nervous system problems

neurosurgery

perform surgery to treat problems in the brain, spine, and nerves

nuclear medicine

use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat diseases

obstetrics / gynecology

take care of women during pregnancy and childbirth (called obstetrics). they also treat disorders of the female reproductive system (called gynecology).

ophthalmology

physicians who specialize in the care of the eyes. they prescribe glasses and contact lenses, diagnose and treat eye conditions, and perform eye surgery.

optometry

eye care professionals who perform eye examinations, prescribe corrective lenses, and treat some eye diseases that don’t require surgery

oral surgery (dentist only)

dentists who use surgery to treat problems in the mouth and nearby areas

orthopedic surgery

treat disease, injuries, and deformities of the bones and muscles

osteopathic manipulative medicine

use a treatment method called osteopathic manipulative treatment. this is a hands-on approach to make sure that the body is moving freely

otolaryngology

treat conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related areas of the head and neck

pain management

take care of patients with pain

pathology

examine body tissues and interpret laboratory test results

pediatric medicine

provide primary care for infants, children, and teenagers

peripheral vascular disease

treat diseases of the circulatory system other than those of the brain and heart

physical medicine and rehabilitation

physicians who treat patients with short-term or long-term disabilities

plastic and reconstructive surgery

perform procedures to improve the appearance of parts of the body

podiatry

specialize in caring for the foot and treating foot diseases

preventive medicine

work to promote the health and well-being of individuals or groups of people

primary care

treat illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate the care provided by other health professionals

Physicians in family practice, general practice, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine provide primary care

psychiatry

treat mental, addictive, and emotional disorders

psychiatry (geriatric)

treat mental and emotional disorders in elderly people

pulmonary disease

treat diseases of the lungs and airways

radiation oncology

use radiation to treat cancer

rheumatology

treat problems involving the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons

sleep medicine

treat problems related to sleep or the sleep-wake cycle

sports medicine

treat problems related to participation in sports or exercise

surgical onolcogy

specialize in the surgical diagnosis and treatment of cancer

thoracic surgery

treat problems in the chest, including problems affecting the heart, lungs, or windpipe

urology

treat problems in the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system

vascular surgery

treat diseases of the circulatory system, other than the brain and heart