DESCRIPTION OF SPECIALTIES

SPECIALTIES

Primary Care & General Medicine
1.    Family Medicine – Provides holistic care for individuals of all ages, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and minor procedures.
•    Common Conditions: Hypertension, diabetes, infections, asthma.
•    Procedures: Vaccinations, minor sutures, joint injections.

2.    Internal Medicine – Focuses on adult diseases with a strong emphasis on diagnosis, prevention, and management of chronic illnesses.
•    Common Conditions: Heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues.
•    Procedures: Electrocardiograms (ECG), endoscopy referrals, chronic disease counseling.

3.    Pediatrics – Specializes in medical care for newborns, children, and adolescents.
•    Common Conditions: Asthma, ADHD, congenital disorders, infectious diseases.
•    Procedures: Growth monitoring, vaccinations, developmental screenings.

4.    Geriatrics – Manages the health of older adults, addressing aging-related diseases.
•    Common Conditions: Osteoporosis, dementia, arthritis, fall-related injuries.
•    Procedures: Cognitive assessments, fall prevention strategies.
 
Surgical Specialties
5.    General Surgery – Performs a variety of surgical procedures on the abdomen, soft tissues, and trauma cases.
•    Common Conditions: Appendicitis, hernias, gallstones, bowel obstruction.
•    Procedures: Appendectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy.

6.    Orthopedic Surgery – Specializes in musculoskeletal conditions.
•    Common Conditions: Fractures, arthritis, ligament tears.
•    Procedures: Joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, spinal surgeries.

7.    Neurosurgery – Performs surgery on the brain, spine, and nervous system.
•    Common Conditions: Brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, epilepsy.
•    Procedures: Craniotomy, spinal fusion, aneurysm repair.

8.    Cardiothoracic Surgery – Specializes in surgical treatments of heart and lung conditions.
•    Common Conditions: Coronary artery disease, lung cancer, valve disorders.
•    Procedures: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), heart valve replacement, lung resection.

9.    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
•    Common Conditions: Burn injuries, cleft palate, facial trauma.
•    Procedures: Breast reconstruction, rhinoplasty, skin grafting.

10.    Otolaryngology (ENT Surgery) – Treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
•    Common Conditions: Sinus infections, hearing loss, vocal cord disorders.
•    Procedures: Tonsillectomy, sinus surgery, cochlear implants.

11.    Urology – Specializes in urinary system and male reproductive health.
•    Common Conditions: Kidney stones, prostate cancer, urinary incontinence.
•    Procedures: Vasectomy, prostatectomy, lithotripsy (kidney stone removal).

12.    Ophthalmology – Treats eye diseases medically and surgically.
•    Common Conditions: Cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration.
•    Procedures: LASIK, cataract surgery, retinal detachment repair.

13.    Colorectal Surgery – Treats diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
•    Common Conditions: Colon cancer, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease.
•    Procedures: Colonoscopy, colectomy, hemorrhoidectomy.

14.    Vascular Surgery – Manages conditions of the blood vessels.
•    Common Conditions: Aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins.
•    Procedures: Endovascular stent placement, bypass surgery.

15.    Hand Surgery – Specializes in conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.
•    Common Conditions: Carpal tunnel syndrome, hand fractures.
•    Procedures: Tendon repair, nerve decompression.
 
Medical Specialties
16.    Cardiology – Diagnoses and treats heart conditions.
•    Common Conditions: Heart failure, arrhythmias, high cholesterol.
•    Procedures: Angioplasty, pacemaker placement, echocardiography.

17.    Pulmonology – Treats respiratory diseases.
•    Common Conditions: COPD, asthma, lung infections.
•    Procedures: Bronchoscopy, pulmonary function tests.

18.    Gastroenterology – Specializes in digestive system disorders.
•    Common Conditions: Acid reflux, Crohn’s disease, liver disease.
•    Procedures: Colonoscopy, endoscopy, liver biopsy.

19.    Nephrology – Focuses on kidney diseases.
•    Common Conditions: Chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, hypertension.
•    Procedures: Dialysis management, kidney biopsy.

20.    Endocrinology – Treats hormonal disorders.
•    Common Conditions: Diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis.
•    Procedures: Hormone therapy, thyroid biopsy.

21.    Rheumatology – Manages autoimmune and joint diseases.
•    Common Conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout.
•    Procedures: Joint injections, immunotherapy.

22.    Infectious Disease – Diagnoses and treats infections.
•    Common Conditions: HIV, tuberculosis, sepsis.
•    Procedures: Infectious disease screenings, antimicrobial therapy.

23.    Dermatology – Manages skin, hair, and nail disorders.
•    Common Conditions: Acne, eczema, skin cancer.
•    Procedures: Mole removal, laser treatments, biopsy.

24.    Oncology – Specializes in cancer treatment.
•    Common Conditions: Breast cancer, leukemia, lung cancer.
•    Procedures: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy.

25.    Neurology – Treats nervous system disorders.
•    Common Conditions: Stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease.
•    Procedures: EEG, lumbar puncture.
 
Other Specialties
26.    Psychiatry – Treats mental health disorders.
•    Common Conditions: Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia.
•    Procedures: Psychotherapy, medication management.

27.    Anesthesiology – Provides pain management and anesthesia for surgeries.
•    Common Conditions: Chronic pain, post-operative pain.
•    Procedures: Epidural anesthesia, nerve blocks.

28.    Radiology – Uses imaging techniques for diagnosis.
•    Procedures: X-rays, MRIs, CT scans.

29.    Pathology – Diagnoses diseases by analyzing tissues and lab tests.
•    Procedures: Biopsies, autopsies.
 
Dental Specialties
1.    General Dentistry – Provides routine dental care.
•    Procedures: Fillings, crowns, cleanings.

2.    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – Performs complex surgeries on the face and jaw.
•    Procedures: Wisdom tooth extraction, jaw reconstruction.

3.    Orthodontics – Corrects teeth alignment.
•    Procedures: Braces, Invisalign.

4.    Endodontics – Treats root canal infections.
•    Procedures: Root canal therapy.

5.    Periodontics – Manages gum diseases.
•    Procedures: Gum grafting, deep cleanings.

6.    Prosthodontics – Specializes in dental prosthetics.
•    Procedures: Dentures, dental implants.

7.    Pediatric Dentistry – Treats children’s dental needs.
•    Procedures: Fluoride treatments, cavity fillings.

8.    Oral Pathology – Diagnoses mouth diseases.
•    Procedures: Biopsies.

9.    Dental Public Health – Focuses on preventive dentistry and education.

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