Audiology
An audiologist is a healthcare professional who is trained to
evaluate hearing loss and related disorders, including balance disorders and
tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and to rehabilitate individuals with hearing
loss and related disorders. |
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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
This specialist is an otolaryngologist with additional training
in plastic & reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck, and
associated structures. They treat a wide age range of patients from newborn
to the aged. Both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced. |
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Family Practice
Family Physicians are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat
a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. They have received
a broad range of training that includes surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine,
obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. They place special
emphasis on care of families on a continuing basis, utilizing consultations and
community resources when appropriate. |
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Internal Medicine
The general internist is a personal physician who provides long-term,
comprehensive care, managing both common and complex illnesses for adolescents, adults,
and the elderly. Internists are trained in the essentials of primary care
internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness,
substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes,
ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. They do not provide medical
care for children. |
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Cardiology
Cardiologists are internal medicine doctors who specialize in
diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels, and manage complex cardiac
conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms. They often perform complicated diagnostic procedures such as
cardiac catheterization and consult with surgeons on heart surgery. |
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Dermatology
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and
adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, hair,
and nails. They have had additional training and experience in the
diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers such as melanomas, contact dermatitis, and other allergic and
non-allergic skin disorders as well as infectious diseases. They also have
expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders such as acne, hair
loss, scars, and skin changes associated with aging. |
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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists are internal medicine doctors who specialize in
the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach,
bowels, liver, and gallbladder. They treat conditions such as abdominal pain,
ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and hepatitis. Gastroenterologists perform complex
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs. |
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Hospitalists
Hospitalists serve as primary patient managers for hospitalized
patients – taking charge of admissions, supervising care plans, ordering
treatments, tests and medications, and developing discharge plans – all with the
goal of shortening hospital stays while providing more personalized care. |
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Nephrology
Nephrologists are internal medicine doctors who are concerned
with disorders of the kidney including high blood pressure and fluid and mineral balance. They oversee dialysis of patients when the kidneys no longer function. Nephrologists
consult with surgeons on kidney transplants. |
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Neurology
The specialty of neurology is concerned with the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases of the nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
They will often perform and interpret certain tests that relate to the central
or peripheral nervous system or muscles. |
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Occupational Medicine
Occ Med doctors specialize in the treatment of job-related injuries and
diseases, recognize and resolve workplace hazards, and provide well-managed care
for the injured employee. They work closely with several specialists including
physical therapists to bring injured employees maximum medical improvement. |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
An Obstetrician-Gynecologist possesses special knowledge and skills in
the care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician
serves as a consultant to other physicians and can be a primary physician for women. |
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Oncology
Oncologists are internal medicine doctors who specialize in the
diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant
tumors. These specialists decide on and administer chemotherapy for malignancy
as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. |
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Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists have the knowledge and professional skills needed
to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose,
monitor, and medically or surgically treat all visual disorders. This includes
problems affecting the eye, eyelids, and orbital visual pathways. In so doing,
they often prescribe vision services including glasses and contact lenses. |
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Otolaryngology
(Ear, Nose, Throat)
An otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, provides comprehensive
medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears,
nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures in
the head and neck. They diagnose and provide medical and/or surgical therapy for
prevention of diseases, allergies, deformities, disorders, and/or injuries of the ears,
nose, sinuses, throat, face, jaws and other head and neck systems. |
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Pediatrics
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional, and
social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care
encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health
care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A
pediatrician deals with biological, social, and environmental influences on the
developing child and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development. |
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Plastic and Hand Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of
physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system,
craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast, and trunk. They also possess
special knowledge and skill in the design and surgery of grafts, flaps, free tissue transfer,
and replantation. Competence in the management of complex wounds, the use of
implantable materials, and in tumor surgery is required.
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Podiatrist
A podiatrist or DPM, doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health
care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle, and related body
systems. As a specialist in foot care, the podiatrist receives extensive training
in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle disorders by medical and
surgical means. |
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Psychiatry
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the prevention,
diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders such as
depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. They are treat substance abuse disorders, developmental disabilities, sexual dysfunctions and adjustment reactions. They able to understand the
biological, psychological, and social components of illness and are uniquely qualified
to treat the whole person. They order diagnostic laboratory tests and prescribe
medications as well as evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems.
The psychiatrist is also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are
coping with stress, crises, and other problems in daily living.
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Radiology
A radiologist is a physician trained in the diagnostic and therapeutic use of x-rays and other imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scans and MRIs. An interventional radiologist can perform biopsies using imaging techniques for guidance and can even administer therapeutic medications in this manner. |
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Rheumatology
The rheumatologist is an internal medicine doctor who treats diseases
of joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. They diagnose and treat arthritis, back
pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and "collagen" diseases such
as lupus. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as
physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons. |
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Speech Pathology
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are the professionals
qualified to identify and treat problems that limit the ability to communicate. With
proper identification and treatment, the impact of these problems can be eliminated
or minimized. |
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General Surgery
A general surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions
affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon establishes the diagnosis
and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical
patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma
victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety
of diagnostic techniques including endoscopy for observing internal structures,
and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. |
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Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery encompasses the operative, peri-operative, and
critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included
is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus, and
chest wall, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies,
tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the
airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. |
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Urology
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders
of the adrenal gland and of the genitourinary system. They have comprehensive
knowledge of and skills in edoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgery of congenital and
acquired conditions of the reproductive and urinary systems and their contiguous structures. |
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Vitreoretinal (Eye) Surgery
This subspecialty involves both the medical and surgical treatment
of retinal and vitreoretinal disease. The types of diseases treated include
manifestations of local, systemic, and genetic diseases as they affect the retina
and vitreous. Diagnosis involves the use and interpretation of ultrasound,
fluorescein angiography, and electrophysiology. Treatment methods include laser
therapy, cryotherapy, retinal detachment surgery, and vitrectomy (removal of the vitreous). |
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