Medical Specialties Flashcards
Anesthesiology
This doctor administrated local and general anesthesia, usually to perform for surgery and monitors the patient through the surgical process
Allergy and immunology
Allergist is specially trained to diagnose and treat allergy problems
Dermatology
Specialized training and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.
Emergency medicine
Specializes in immediate recognition and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries and provide 24 hour coverage of emergency departments in acute care hospitals
Neurosurgery
Specializes in diagnosis and surgical treatment of the nervous system and the surrounding body structures
Maxillofacial surgery
Repairs disorders of the face and mouth
Orthopedic surgery
Surgery on the musculoskeletal system
Plastic surgery
Deals in cosmetic surgery, skin grafts, burn victims, and congenital defects
Urology
Medical specialty concerned with treatment of diseases of the urinary tract of men, women and children. Also treats reproductive system of men
Endocrinology
Treats diseases of the endocrine glands
Family practice
Encompasses the care of all members of the family regardless of age or sex
Internal medicine
Concerned with complete nonsurgical care of the adult
Neurology
Manages the nervous system and the brain
Obstetrics and Gynocology
Care and management of women during pregnancy, labor and delivery
Oncology
Study of tumors both malignant and benign
Ophthalmology
Diagnoses and treatment of eye and vision problems
Otorhinolaryngology
Medical and surgical treatment of ear nose and throat disorders
Pathology
Deals with the causes, mechanisms of development and effects of disease
Pediatrics
Cares for health of children from birth to adolescence
Psychiatry
Diagnoses and treats persons with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders
Radiology
Specialty in which x-rays are used for diagnosis and treatment of disease
Surgery
Correction of deformities, defects, diseases, or injured parts of the body by means of operative treatment
