Specialty Definition
Allergy/Immunology The medical practice that treats allergies and disease of the immune/autoimmune systems.
 
Anesthesiology A branch of medicine dealing with anesthesia and anesthetics.
 
Bariatric Surgery Surgeon performing a procedure on the stomach and/or intestines to help the patient with extreme obesity lose weight.
 
Breast Disease Treatment associated with diseases of the breast in women.
 
Cardiology Focuses on the functions/activities and pathology of the heart.
 
Colo/Rectal Surgery A surgeon specializing in disorders of the colon (large intestine) or the rectal area.
 
Critical Care Medicine Providing constant, close monitoring of a seriously ill patient (including post surgical care) that enables immediate treatment in a controlled environment such as an intensive care unit.
 
Dermatology Treatment of diseases of the skin.
 
Emergency Medicine The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability.
 
Endocrinology Treatment of diseases of the endocrine/glandular system (for example, diabetes).
 
Gastroenterology A medical specialty that treats diseases and pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the esophagus, stomach and intestinal tract as well as diseases of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
 
General Practice Medical treatment of adults, without an additional residency in Internal Medicine.
 
General Surgery The surgical treatment related to all systems/organs that are not included in the other surgical specialties.
 
Geriatric Medicine The care and treatment of the elderly and the diseases and problems of old age and aging people.
 
Gynecology Medical/surgical treatment of diseases and the routine physical care of the reproductive system of women.
 
Hematology/Oncology An internist who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen, and lymph glands, and decides on and administers chemotherapy for malignancy, as well as consulting with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
 
Infectious Disease Treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, protozoas, fungi or viruses, that are capable of being transmitted with or without contact and result in an infection.
 
Infertility Medical diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the inability of a couple to conceive.
 
Infertility/Endocrinology Medical diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the inability of a couple to conceive associated with diseases of the endocrine/glandular system.
 
Internal Medicine A branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of nonsurgical diseases. Will coordinate the medical/surgical care of the patient by referring the patient to the most appropriate specialist when indicated. Will maintain medical findings.
 
Neonatology The branch of pediatrics concerned with the care of newborn infants and the treatment of their disorders.
 
Nephrology Treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys.
 
Neurology The scientific study, diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and abnormalities affecting the nervous system.
 
Neurosurgery Surgery of the nervous system, including nerves, the brain or spinal cord.
 
OB, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialized branch of obstetrics dealing with the health of the mother and unborn child during pregnancy.
 
Obstetrics/Gynecology The OB/GYN profession cares for women who are pregnant, during the prenatal, delivery and postnatal stages of pregnancy. Also treats diseases and provides routine physical care of the female reproductive system.
 
Oncology The science of tumors and the chemotherapy treatment to eradicate them.
 
Ophthalmologic Surgery Specialize in conditions that affect the eye and vision.
 
Oral Surgery A branch of denistry that deals with surgery of the mouth and everything within that area, including reconstructive procedures.
 
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Specialize in correcting disorders of the teeth, jaw and related structures.
 
Orthopedic Surgery The branch of surgery concerned with the correction or reconstruction of skeletal and spinal deformities.
 
Osteopathic Medicine A system of diagnosis and treatment that recognizes the role of the musculoskeletal system in the healthy functioning of the human body.
 
Otolaryngology (ENT) Treats the ear, nose and throat/larynx in health and disease.
 
Pain Management (See definition for Anesthesiology)
 
Pathology Conduct laboratory studies of tissues and cells that help other physicians reach accurate diagnoses, supervise the testing and examination of blood and other body fluids, and conduct autopsies.
 
Pediatric Cardiology Specialize in the treatment of conditions that affect the heart and major blood vessels for pediatric patients.
 
Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT) Treats the ear, nose and throat/larynx in health and disease of children.
 
Pediatric Psychiatry Treats mental, emotional or behavioral disorders with therapy and medication for pediatric patients. Focuses on education and prevention of mental illness.
 
Pediatric Pulmonology Specialize in conditions that affect the lungs such as asthma, bronchitis, or chronic lung disease and perform specialized tests to evaluate lung function and to diagnose breathing disorders in pediatric patients.
 
Pediatrics The medical practice that deals with the development, care and diseases of children. Refers to specialists for additional care when appropriate.
 
Plastic Surgery Surgery that deals with the restoration or healing of lost, injured, wounded, defective or deformed parts of the body.
 
Podiatry Responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care of the human foot.
 
Psychiatry Treats mental, emotional or behavioral disorders with therapy and medication. Focuses on education and prevention of mental illness.
 
Psychiatry-Adolescent Treats mental, emotional or behavioral disorders with therapy and medication for adolescents. Focuses on education and prevention of mental illness.
 
Psychology Specialize in the study and structure and function of the brain and related mental processes.
 
Pulmonary Medicine Specialize in conditions that affect the lungs such as asthma, bronchitis, or chronic lung disease and perform specialized tests to evaluate lung function and to diagnose breathing disorders.
 
Radiation Oncology Specialize in the medical use of different kinds of radiation in treating various types of diseases.
 
Radiology Concerned with radioactive substances, including X-rays for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease.
 
Rehabilatative Medicine Help patients recover from or overcome disablilities or impairments caused by injury, illness or neurologic conditions.
 
Reproductive Endocrinology Medical diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the inability to conceive associated with the reproductive system.
 
Rheumatology The division of medicine that is concerned with rheumatic diseases that primarily affect the joints of the body.
 
Sleep Medicine Specialist in the definition and treatment of sleep disorders.
 
Thoracic Surgery Surgical procedures of the organs within the chest portion of the body.
 
Urogynecology Treatment of the urinary tract of women, as well as female genital tract treatment.
 
Urology Treatment of the urinary tract of men, as well as male genital tract treatment.
 
Vascular Surgery Medical/surgical treatment of the circulatory/vascular system.
 
Vascular/Thoracic Surgery Perform vascular procedures and surgery on the major arteries, the lungs, esophagus and blood vessels of the thoracic cavity.
 
Weight Loss Surgery see Bariatric Surgery