Glossary of Terms
Allergy/Immunology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions such as asthma and certain skin disorders and reactions to various substances such as foods, poisons and dusts.	Obstetrics/Gynecology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female genital and reproductive system.
Anesthesiology Supervises and administers drugs and other agents to alleviate discomfort during operations and other medical procedures.	Oncology/Hematology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the blood and blood forming tissues, such as leukemia.
Cardiology Specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disease.	Ophthalmology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders, medically and surgically, and also prescribes corrective eyeglasses.
Dermatology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin.	Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Specializes in surgical correction of deformities, injuries and diseases of the mouth, teeth, jaws and facial structures.
Emergency Medicine The evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses that require immediate attention; includes advanced life support techniques.	Orthopedics Specializes, both medically and surgically, in diagnosing and treating diseases and injury to bones, muscles, joints and tendons.
ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck, both medically and surgically; specifically the ears, nose and throat.	Pathology Examines structural and functional changes in human tissues and organs to aid diagnoses and treatment.
Family Practice Specializes in comprehensive medical care for all members of the family, regardless of age or sex.	Pediatrics Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases in infants, children and adolescents.
Gastroenterology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and intestines.	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Infectious Diseases Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of infections due to viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic causes; for example, Lyme disease, hepatitis and malaria.	Podiatry The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the human foot.
Internal Medicine Specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and nonsurgical treatment of adult medical problems.	Pulmonary Medicine Specializes in the diagnosis and treats diseases of the lungs and respiratory system.
Mental Health/Psychiatry Specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.	Radiology Specializes in the use of medical equipment to create images of the body to obtain information for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Examples: X-ray, CT scan, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and mammography.
Nephrology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney (renal) disease.	Rheumatology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and deformity of the joints, including Arthritis.
Neurology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the brain, spinal cord and nerves.	Surgery Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injury, deformity, and disease by manual and instrumental means.
Neurosurgery Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves by surgical procedures.	Urology Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tracts in both men and women, and the genital organs of men.

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