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Glossary of Specialties

Allergy/Immunology:
Anesthesiology:	The branch of medicine that deals with administration of pain relief during surgical and clinical procedures.
Audiology & Hearing Services:	Diagnostic studies related to hearing problems.
Behavioral Health Services:
Cardiology:	Diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
Dermatology:	Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.
Diagnostic Imaging:	Radiology
Emergency Medicine:	Diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening medical situations.
Endocrinology:	Diagnosis and treatment of glandular and hormonal problems (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders.)
Family Medicine:	Diagnosis and treatment of general medical concerns for children, adolescents and adults.
Gastroenterology:	Diagnosis and treatment of problems of the digestive system.
General Surgery:	Specialty of medicine that deals with disease or injury by operative means.
Gynecologic Oncology:
Gynecology:	Diagnosis and treatment of the female reproductive system.
Hair Restoration Surgery:	Hair transplants and other procedures.
Hospitalist:	A Hospitalist oversees Emergency Department patients being admitted into the Hospital. The Hospitalist will direct, manage and report an inpatient's conditions to that inpatient's primary care physician.
Infectious Disease:	Diagnosis and treatment of infections (both contagious and non-contagious) that cause disease.
Internal Medicine:	Diagnosis and treatment of general medical problems for adults.
Internal Medicine/Geriatrics:	Diagnosis and treatment of general medical problems for adults, also specializing in geriatrics.
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics:	Diagnosis and treatment of general medical problems for adults, also specializing in pediatrics.
Interventional Radiology:
Maternal-Fetal Medicine:
Nephrology:	Diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases (e.g., manage dialysis treatments).
Neurology:	Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the brain and nervous system. Neurosurgery: Performance of surgery on the brain and nervous system.
Neurosurgery:
Obstetrics/Gynecology:	Diagnosis and treatment of the female reproductive system and management of pregnancy and childbirth.
Oncology/Hematology:	Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, such as anemia and hemophilia, as well as cancer.
Ophthalmology:	Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery:	Diagnosis and treatment of deformities, injuries and diseases in or near the mouth.
Orthopedic Surgery:	Operations on bones and joints; treatment of sports-related injuries, fractures, arthritis.
Otolaryngology (ENT):	Surgery of the head and neck.
Palliative Care:
Pathology:	Analysis of human tissues and organs to help in diagnosis and treatment.
Pediatric Cardiology:	The diagnosis & treatment of heart disease in children.
Pediatrics:	Diagnosis and treatment of medical problems of children.
Plastic Surgery:	Surgery for reconstructive or cosmetic purposes.
Podiatry:	Diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.
Psychiatry:	Study and treatment of mental disorders by a physician specialist.
Psychology:	Science dealing with mental functions.
Pulmonology:	Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes, such as emphysema, bronchitis and pneumonia.
Radiation Oncology:	Diagnosis and treatment of cancer by means of various radiation and other imaging procedures (e.g., x-rays, CT scans, MRI's, mammography, ultrasound.)
Rheumatology:	Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the muscles, joints and related tissues, specializing in arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases.
Speech and Language:	A health professional that deals with evaluation and rehabilitation of speech, language and voice disorders.
Urgent Care:
Urology:	Diagnosis and treatment of problems of the bladder, prostate, kidneys, urinary tract.
Youth & Adolescent Medicine:	The diagnosis and treatment of health issues for youth and adolescents.