| A | B |
|---|
| allergy and immunology | treatment of allergy and contagious disease |
| anesthesiology | administration and management of anesthesia during surgery |
| cardiology (cardiologist) | nonsurgical treatment of heart and vascular |
| cardiovascular surgery (cardiovascular surgeon) | surgical treatment of heart and vascular |
| colon and rectal surgery (proctologist) | surgical treatment of colon and rectal disorders |
| dermatology (dermatologist) | treatment of diseases of the skin |
| emergency medicine (emergency physician) | treatment of the acutely ill or injured |
| endocrinology (endocrinologist) | treatment of diseases of the endocrine glands (e.g., diabetes, obesity, thyroid dysfunction) |
| family practice (family practitioner) | general practice treatment of medical and minor surgical ailments |
| gastroenterology (gastroenterologist) | nonsurgical treatment of the digestive system |
| gerontology/geriatrics (gerontologist) | diagnoisis and treatment of diseases affecting the elderly |
| hematology (hematologist) | treatment of blood disorders |
| internal medicine (internist) | diagnosis and treatment of diseases of internal organs in adults |
| nephrology (nephrologist) | treatment of kidney disorders |
| neurology | nonsurgical treatment of the nervous system |
| neurological surgery (neurosurgeon) | surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system |
| nuclear medicine (nuclear medicine physician) | use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat dissease |
| obstetrics | care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period |
| obstetrician | [obstetr=midwife (one who aides in delivery of a baby)] |
| gynecology (gynecologist) | treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system |
| oncology (oncologist) | treatment of tumors and cancers |
| ophthalmology (opthalmologist) | medical and surgical treatment of the eye |
| orthopaedic surgery (orthopaedic surgeon, orthopedist) | medical and surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system including bones, joints, muscles, etc. |
| otolaryngology (otorhinolaryngologist, ENT (ear, nose, throat) physician) | medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and adjoining structures of head and neck |
| pathology (pathologist) | study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis (e.g., biopsy, autopsy) |
| pediatrics (pediatrician) | treatment of well and sick children |
| physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatrist) | treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury) |
| plastic surgery (plastic surgeon) | surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures (e.g., body contouring, skin grafting, etc.) |
| preventive medicine | medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance (subspecialties include public health and occupational medicine) |
| psychiatry (psychiatrist) | diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders |
| radiology (radiologist) | use of x-rays to diagnose and treat disease |
| rheumatology (rheumatologist) | treatment of arthritis and related disorders |
| surgery (surgeon) | treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation |
| thoracic surgery (thoracic surgeon) | treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation with in the chest (e.g., heart and lungs) |
| urology (urologist) | surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system |
| chiropractic medicine (D.C., doctor of chiropractic medicine, chiropractor) | treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body |
| oral surgery (D.D.S., doctor of dental surgery, oral surgeon) | treatment of dental disorders requiring surgery |
| podiatry (podiatrist, D.P.M., doctor of podiatric medicine) | diagnosis and treatment (including surgery) of disorders of the foot |
| optometry (optometrist, O.D., doctor of optometry)) | examination of eyes to test vision and adapt lenses to preserve or improve vision |
| psychology (psychologist, Ph.D., doctor of philosophy) | counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders |
