Physician Specialties
Allergy and Immunology
Diagnosis and treatment of allergies and disorders of the immune system
Anesthesiology
Administration of anesthesia to block pain or diminish consciousness for surgery or other clinical procedure
Cardiology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and circulatory system
Dermatology
Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases and disorders
Endocrinology
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the glandular system and metabolism; specialists in the treatment of diabetes
Family Practice
Comprehensive medical care that treats the patient in the context of the whole family
Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the digestive system, including the liver, stomach and intestines
Geriatrics
Branch of medicine that treats all problems peculiar to old age and the aging
Hematology
Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders
Infectious Diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases
Internal Medicine
General medical care of the adult age group; usually includes cardiology and geriatrics
Neonatology
Pediatricians who specialize in the care and treatment of newborn infants
Nephrology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the kidney
Neurology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the nervous system
Neurosurgery
Surgery of the nervous system, including the nerves, the brain, and the spinal cord
Obstetrics & Gynecology
The care and treatment of women, including prenatal care, birth, and postpartum care, and the care of the female reproductive system.
Occupational/Corporate Health
A comprehensive system of medical resources designed to keep employees and executives healthy
Oncology
Diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
Orthopedics
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skeletal system, muscles and joints
Otolaryngology
Diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose and throat
Pediatrics
Care and treatment of infants, children and adolescents
Podiatry
Care and treatment of the foot
Periodontics
The branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, tissues and bones
Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease with the aid of physical agents such as light, heat, cold, water, and electricity, or with mechanical apparatus; physical medicine
Plastic Surgery
The repair, restoration, or improvement of lost, injured, defective, or misshapen body parts
Pulmonary Medicine
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system (lungs)
Radiology
Use of imaging techniques, such as X ray or CT Scan, in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Rheumatology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the muscle or the joints (arthritis)
Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Diagnosis and treatment of the blood vessels
Urology
Care and treatment of disease and disorders of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system