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Acupuncture
Uses procedures adapted from Chinese medicine to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes.

Addiction Medicine
Works with patients who have substance abuse disorders. Specializes in prevention, diagnosis, treatment of withdrawal, medical or psychiatric complications, relapse, and the monitoring of recovery.

Adolescent Medicine
Focused on the care of people in the second decade of life. Problems in adolescence include sexual experiences resulting in pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol use, violence-related behaviors, and reckless use of motor vehicles.

Aerospace Medicine
Focused on the health of the crew, passengers, and support personnel of air and space vehicles.

Allergy
Allergists diagnose and treat reactions due to irritating agents or allergens including foods, medicines, and pollens.

Allergy/Immunology
Concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system, including asthma, eczema, allergic reactions, problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, and immune system malignancies.

Anesthesiology
Provides relief from pain and maintains or restores a stable condition during surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic procedures. 

Audiologist
Focused on identifying, diagnosing, and treating hearing disorders.

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B
Bariatrician
Focused on the care of obese patients.

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C 
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Involves complicated technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms to determine appropriate treatment.

Cardio Thoracic Surgeon
Specifically trained to provide surgical treatment of conditions or diseases in the heart and lungs.

Cardiology
Focused on diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Includes management of heart attacks and abnormal heart rhythms. Perform catheterization and consult with surgeons on heart surgery.

Cardiovascular Disease
Focused on diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular Surgeon
Diagnoses and treats various diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Chiropractic
Therapeutic method of treatment based on interaction of the spine and nervous system.

Clinical Laboratory Immunology
Focused on conducting tests of specimens to determine a patient’s general health. Results are used by physicians to diagnose illnesses and determine proper treatment.

Clinical Pathology
Concerned with diagnosing a disease based on laboratory analysis of body fluids.

Colon/Rectal Surgery
Diagnoses and treats various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, and perianal area by medical and surgical means.

Critical Care
The Critical Care physician is based in the ICU or CCU and must have a broad knowledge of all aspects of management of the critically ill patient.

Cytopathology
Focused on the diagnosis of disease through the study of cells, including Pap tests. This specialist is a consultant to all medical specialists. 

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D
Dermatology
Concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the skin and related tissues. Treats a number of sexually transmitted diseases and corrects cosmetic skin defects.

Dermatopathology
Focused on the laboratory study of skin samples.

Diabetes Specialty
Concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders related to impairment or loss of pancreatic function.

Diagnostic Radiology
Uses radiant energy in diagnosis and therapeutic procedures. Includes imaging through X-rays, ultrasound, etc.

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E
Emergency Medical Tech
A healthcare provider trained to provide pre-hospital emergency medical services.

Emergency Medicine
Concerned with the immediate decisions and actions required to prevent further disability or death of a patient in an emergency room setting.

Endocrinology
Focused on the disorders of the glands, including organs and tissues that produce hormones and the treatment of hormonal disorders and diseases.

Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
ESNR specialists focus on less invasive, catheter-based techniques to treat patients who are unable to undergo conventional surgery or in situations where no conventional surgery options exist.

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F
Family Practice
Concerned with the healthcare of an individual and family, including all ages. Integrates the biological, behavioral, and clinical sciences.

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G
Gastroenterology
Focused on digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver, and gall bladder.

General Practice
Concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by both medical and surgical methods, regardless of organ system, body region, or patient age.

General Surgery
Management of surgical conditions that affect almost any area of the body.

Genetics
The scientific study of heredity and hereditary diseases and disorders.

Geriatrics
Focused on the aging process and special skills required to treat illness in the elderly. Trained to recognize unusual presentations of illness and drug interaction.

Gynecology
Concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system.

Gynecology Oncology
Focused on gynecologic cancer and its complications.

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Hand Surgery
Specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the hand.

Head and Neck Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the head and neck.

Hematology
Focused on diseases of the blood, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, spleen, and lymph glands.

Hematology/Oncology
Specifically trained to treat diseases of the blood and cancer.

Hepatology
Concerned with treating liver, gallbladder, and pancreas disorders.

Holistic Medicine
Focuses on the whole person and looks at physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being prior to determining a treatment.

Hospitalist
Provides general medical care of hospital patients. Responsible for patient care and research. Coordinates with patient’s primary care/referring physician.

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Immunology
Focused on the body’s ability to combat infectious or irritating substances that threaten it with disease.

Infectious Disease
Concerned with all types of infectious diseases in all organs.

Internal Medicine
Focused on long-term comprehensive care. Manages common illnesses and complex medical problems.

Interventional Cardiology
Focuses on catheter-based treatment of heart disease including angioplasty, valvuloplasty, and coronary thrombectomy.

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L
Legal Medicine
Focused on various aspects of medicine and the law, including the use of medicine to solve criminal cases, medical malpractice, and government regulation.

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M
Medical Oncology
Focused on the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors.

Medical Toxicology
Concerned with treating patients who have been exposed to poisons including medications, adverse drug reactions, environmental toxins, industrial chemicals, or bioterrorism agents.

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Neonatology
Focused on medical care for ill newborn infants. Also serve as consultants to general pediatricians in routine care for newborns.

Nephrology
Focused on scientific study of the kidney, its disorders, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis. Consults with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.

Neurology
Focused on the treatment of all diseases and impaired functions of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Neuroradiology
Specifically trained in using digital angiography, MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, and X-rays to evaluate the brain, head, neck, and spine.

Neurosurgery
Provides operative and non-operative management of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system. Includes the operative and non-operative management of pain.

Nuclear Cardiology
Focuses on using small amounts of radioactive substances and non-invasive techniques to assess the health of a patient’s heart.

Nuclear Medicine
Focused on nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides to evaluate conditions in clinical and laboratory settings.

Nutrition
Concerned with food requirements and the effects of nutrients. 

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O 
Obstetrics
Concerned with the care and treatment of women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and care of the mother and child immediately after delivery.

Obstetrics/Gynecology
Medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders.

Occupational Medicine
Focused on the health of workers, the ability to perform work, and physical and chemical environments of the workplace.

Oncology
Focuses on cancer and the diagnosis and treatment of tumors.

Ophthalmology
Comprehensive care of the eye and vision. Medical and surgical treatment of all eye, eyelid, and orbital problems.

Optometry
Focuses on vision, visual systems, and the health of the eyes.

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle
Concerned with the medical and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle.

Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Focused on surgical replacement of joints such as knee and hip.

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Concerned with surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the spine.

Orthopedic Surgery
The preservation or restoration of form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means.

Osteopathy
Focuses on using conventional treatment methods as well as placing emphasis on body, mind, and spirit.

Other Specialty
A specialty other than those defined.

Otorhinolaryngology
The medical and surgical care of the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems. Also called Otolaryngology. 

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P 
Pain Management
Specifically trained in the treatment and prevention of chronic pain or pain complicated by other medical conditions.

Palliative Medicine
Focused on providing specialized medical care, drugs, or therapies for management of acute or chronic pain and/or control of symptoms.

Pathology
The scientific study of diseases and the structural and functional changes they cause.

Pediatric Allergy
Concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of allergies in children.

Pediatric Cardiology
Concerned with the care of children with cardiovascular problems.

Pediatric Critical Care
Concerned with the care of critically ill children in an ICU environment.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Concerned with the immediate decisions and actions required to prevent further disability or death of a child.

Pediatric Endocrinology
Focused on care of children with diseases related to abnormalities in the endocrine glands, including diabetes mellitus, growth disorders, early or late puberty, birth defects, etc.

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Focused on disorders of the digestive system of infants, children, and adolescents.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Focused on the care of children with blood or cancerous diseases.

Pediatric Internal Medicine
Focused on the long-term relationship with a patient. Trained to provide care for newborns, children, adolescents, and adults. Physicians are typically certified in a Med/Peds program.

Pediatric Neurology
Care of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system of children.

Pediatric Ophthalmology
Concerned with providing comprehensive care of the eye and vision in children.

Pediatric Psychiatry
Focused on mental, addictive, and emotional disorders of children.

Pediatric Pulmonology
Care of diseases and disorders of the lungs of children.

Pediatric Radiology
Focused on the pediatric application of imaging technologies.

Pediatric Surgery
Focused on the management of surgical conditions in children.

Pediatrics
Focused on the health of children from birth to young adulthood.

Perinatal
Focused on providing care either immediately before or after birth.

Physical Medicine/Rehab
Concerned with maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social, vocational function, and alleviation of pain for patients with impairments or disabilities.

Physician
A physician with no known specialty.

Plastic Surgery
Concerned with the repair and reconstruction of defects of the skin and its underlying musculoskeletal system, with emphasis on the face, head, limbs, breasts, and external genitalia.

Podiatry
Focused on the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.

Preventative Medicine
Specifically trained in preventing disease, disability or premature death of individuals and populations.

Psychiatry
Focused on treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders.

Psychology
Focused on the treatment of mental functions and behaviors.

Pulmonary Critical Care
Concerned with caring for patients with life-threatening pulmonary illnesses such as COPD, asthma, emphysema, lung cancer, and pneumonia.

Pulmonology
Concerned with diseases of the lungs and airways. 

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Radiation Oncology
Deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and the study and management of cancers and other diseases.

Radiology
Deals with diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radiant energy.

Reproductive Endocrinology
Focused on problems related to endocrinology and infertility.

Rheumatology
Concerned with diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons, including arthritis, back pain, and muscle strains. 

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S 
Sleep Medicine
Focused on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Sports Medicine
Specifically trained to treat sports injuries of both athletes and active individuals.

Surgical Oncology
Focused on the surgical management of malignant tumors.

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T 
Thoracic Surgery
Operative care of patients with conditions within the chest, including coronary artery disease, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, heart valve, and major vessel abnormalities.

Transplant Surgery
Focused on surgically transplanting organs, including the kidney, liver, lung, or pancreas.

Trauma Surgery
Deals with the treatment of wounds and injuries through surgical methods.

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Urgent Care
Specifically trained in providing treatment of non-emergency illnesses and injuries such as sore throats, ear infections, minor cuts and bruises.

Urology
Concerned with medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the urinary and male reproductive systems.

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Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Focused on using images and minimally invasive procedures for diagnostic or treatment purposes.

Vascular Surgery
Concerned with the surgical treatment of disorders of the blood vessels.

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W 
Women’s Health
Specifically trained to provide diagnosis and treatment related to women’s health issues. 

Wound Care
Concerned with evaluation and treatment of chronic non-healing wounds.

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