Medical Specialties

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Anesthesiology (CRNA)

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use medications that cause patients to lose sensation and feeling during surgery.

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Bariatrics

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specialty of medicine that deals with the medical and surgical treatment of obesity

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Dermatology

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diagnose and treat diseases of the skin hair, and nails

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Emergency Medicine

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physicians who specialize in emergency medicine work in hospital emergency rooms and outpatient emergency care centers

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Endocrinology

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endocrinologists diagnoses and treat disorders of the endocrine system. endocrine system includes glands and organs in the body that secrete hormones

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Gastroenterology

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gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach, intestines, and associated disorders

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Gerontology

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study of the aging process. specialists may be called a geriatrician

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Genecology

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branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions of the female genital tract

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Internal Medicine

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internists/doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating problems related to internal organs

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Nephrology

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nephrologists study, diagnose, and manage disease of kidneys

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Neurology

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branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system

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Nuclear Medicine

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fast growing specialty related to radiology. use radiation to diagnose and treat disease

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Obstetrics

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involves study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum

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Oncology

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determine whether tumors are benign and malignant and treat patients who have cancer

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Ophthalmology

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ophthalmologists is an MD who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye

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Orthopedics

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branch of medicine that specializes in maintaining the function of the musculoskeletal system and its associated structures. muscles and bones

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Pathology

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study of disease. samples often come from biopsies. pathologists also perform autopsies

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Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

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concerned with development and care of children and adolescence from birth to 18

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Physical Medicine

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Physiatrists are physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehab. diagnose and treat diseases and disorders such as sore shoulders and spinal cord injuries

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Podiatry

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studies and treats foot and ankle

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Proctology

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branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats disorders of anus, rectum, and intestines

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Urology

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diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidney, bladder, and urinary system

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Acupuncturist

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treat people who have pain by inserting needles under skin

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Chiropractor

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treat people with manual treatments- realign vertebrae in spine

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Electroencephalographic Technologist

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study and recording of electrical activity in brain (EEG)

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Medical Technology (MT)

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development and design of clinical lab tests

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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performs tests to oversee quality control, prepare and administer radioactive drugs, and operate radiation detection instruments

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Occupational Therapist

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works with patients who have reduced physical or mental function due to physically injuries or illness, psychological developmental problems, or problems associated with aging process

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Pharmacist

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professionals who have studied the science of drugs and who dispense medication and health supplies to the public

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Radiologic Technology

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x-ray tech assists radiologist in taking x-ray films used to diagnose broken bones, tumors, ulcers, and disease

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Respiratory Therapy

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evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory problems

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Nursing Aide/Assistant

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assist in direct care of patients under the supervision of the nursing staff

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Practical/Vocational Nurse

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licensed practical nurse (LPN) and licensed vocational nurse (LVN) record and take patient temps, blood pressure, puse, and respiration rates

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Registered Nurse (RN)

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responsible for planning, giving, and supervising the bedside nursing care of patients

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Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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RN who functions in expanded nursing role usually works in an ambulatory patient care setting alongside physicians but may also work in independent practice - takes health histories - conducts screening tests - performs physicals - educates family about disease prevention