Glossary

Allergy & Immunology

• A specialist in this area treats allergic and immune response disorders.

Anesthesiology

• A specialist in this area manages sensation and pain during surgery.

Anesthesiology – Pain Management

• A specialist in this area treats long-term pain.

Behavioral Health

• A specialist in this area provides counseling.

Cardiology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular, Vascular, & Thoracic Surgery

• A specialist in this area performs surgery on the heart, blood vessels, chest, and lungs.

Chiropractic

• A specialist in this area performs manipulation of the spinal column.

Dermatology

• A specialist in this area treats skin disorders.

Dietician

• A specialist in this area provides advice on diet and nutrition.

Endocrinology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of endocrine glands.

Family Medicine

• A specialist in this area provides and coordinates care for all age groups.

Gastroenterology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of the stomach and intestines.

General Surgery

• A specialist in this area performs surgery.

Geriatrics

• A specialist in this area provides care to the elderly.

Gynecology

• A specialist in this area provides care to women.

Hematology & Oncology

• A specialist in this area treats cancer and blood disorders.

Hospitalist

• A specialist in this area manages care in the hospital.

Infectious Disease

• A specialist in this area treats diseases caused by bacteria or viruses.

Neonatology

• A specialist in this area provides care to newborn babies.

Nephrology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of the kidney.

Neurology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of the nervous system.

Neurosurgery

• A specialist in this area performs surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.

Obstetrics

• A specialist in this area provides care for pregnant women.

Ophthalmology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of the eye.

Optometry

• A specialist in this area provides care to correct vision.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• A specialist in this area performs surgery in the mouth and jaw.

Orthopedics

• A specialist in this area treats bone disorders.

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

• A specialist in this area treats sports injuries.

Otolaryngology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of the ears, nose, and throat.

Pathology

• A specialist in this area identifies disease by studying cells and tissues.

Pediatric Cardiology

• A specialist in this area treats heart disease in children.

Pediatric Endocrinology

• A specialist in this area treats endocrine gland diseases in children.

Pediatric Infectious Disease

• A specialist in this area treats bacterial and viral diseases in children.

Pediatric Intensivist

• A specialist in this area treats critically ill children.

Pediatric Ophthalmology

• A specialist in this area treats eye disorders in children.

Pediatric Psychiatry

• A specialist in this area treats mental illness in children.

Pediatrics

• A specialist in this area provides and coordinates care for children.

Perinatology

• A specialist in this area treats babies before and soon after birth.

Physical Therapy

• A specialist in this area uses exercise to improve movement.

Plastic Surgery

• A specialist in this area performs surgery to improve structure and appearance.

Podiatry

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of the foot.

Psychiatry

• A specialist in this area treats mental illness.

Pulmonary Medicine

• A specialist in this area treats lung disorders.

Radiation Oncology

• A specialist in this area provides radiation treatments for cancer.

Radiology

• A specialist in this area reads X-rays.

Rheumatology

• A specialist in this area treats disorders of muscles, tendons, bones, and joints.

Urology

• A specialist in this area treats urinary tract and urogenital disorders.

Vascular Surgery

• A specialist in this area performs surgery on blood vessels.