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Health Care Professions
and their definitions
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Audiology - Diagnose and treat hearing problems. Also see Otolaryngology
Cardiovascular
Diagnose and treat the diseases of the heart, blood vessels and circulation.
Dermatology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the skin.
Endocrinology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the endocrine glands (thyroid, pituitary, pancreas, ovaries and testes).
Family / General Practice
Diagnose and treat general medical conditions for people of all ages.
Gastroenterology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines.
Geriatrics
Diagnose and treat the diseases of the elderly.
Hematology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the blood and blood forming tissues.
Internal Medicine
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of adult internal organs.
Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery ...see Dentists -
Naturopathic
Concentrating of the use of supplements and herbs for the treatment of disorders.
Nephrology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the kidney.
Neurology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system and the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Occupational Medicine
Diagnose and treat physical and chemical trauma and injuries resulting from industrial accidents.
Oncology
Diagnose and treat tumors and cancer.
Ophthalmology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the eye.
Orthopedic
Diagnose, treat and repair disorders involving the bones, joints and muscles.
Otolaryngology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the head and neck.
Pain Control
Diagnose and treat pain. Chronic pain and unfounded causes are also treated.
Pediatrics
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of children and management of their health.
Pediatrics Specialists
Cardiology || Child Psychiatry || Gastroenterology || Hematology/Oncology || Pulmonary Diseases || Surgery
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Treatment of injuries and diseases using physical medicine and equipment.
Podiatrists
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the foot.
Psychiatry & Child Psychiatry
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the mind.
Psychology & Counselors
Treat patients through counseling techniques. Unable to prescribe medications; will refer to psychiatrist or physician for that phase of treatment.
Pulmonary Diseases -Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the lung.
Radiology - Diagnose injuries and diseases with the use of radioactive materials and specialized equipment.
Rheumatology - Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the joints and associated structures such as arthritis and degenerative joint disease.
Sports Medicine
Medicine and treatment associated with sports related injuries.
Surgery
Abdominal || Cardiovascular || General || Hand || Head & Neck || Neurological || Ophthalmologic || Orthopedic || Pediatric Surgery || Plastic & Reconstructive || Thoracic || Vascular ||
Urology
Diagnose and treat the diseases and disorders of the urinary organs.
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