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| diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic diseases, including asthma, and diagnosis, management, and therapy of immunologic diseases |
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| comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery and long-term pain management and critical care rlated to cardiac and respiratory emergencies |
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diagnosis, medical care, surgical treatment of conditions related to the small intestine, colon, and rectum
colon and rectal surgeon |
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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin and its appendages
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prehospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients; most commonly rendered in an emergency department of a hospital or a free-standing urgent care facility
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| comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages and their famiies, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion |
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nonsurcial care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults
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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels
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dianosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands
endocrinologist |
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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the digestive system
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diagnosis and medical management of conditions affecting the elderly
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diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders
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nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders
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treatment of tumors and cancer
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treatment of arthritis and related disorders
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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic (inherited) disorders; includes research, laboratory testing, and counseling
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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system
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use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease
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| obstetrics and gynecology |
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care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period
obstetrician |
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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urniary system
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midcal and surgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services
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medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves
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medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and adjoining structures of the head and neck
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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis
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comprehensive medical care of infants, children and adolescents, with emphasis on disease prevention and healthful physical and mental development
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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury
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surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures
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| medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance |
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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
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use of ionizing and nonionizing imaging modalities to diagnose disease, or in therapies that involve imaging guidance
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treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation
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treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation with the chest, including the heart and lungs
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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the femal urinary system
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Doctor of Chiropractic
treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body |
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Doctor of Dental Surgery
treatment o fdental disorders requiring surgery |
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
diagnosis and treatment (including surgery) of disorders of the foot |
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Doctor of Optometry
diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services |
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Doctor of Psycholgy
counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders |
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