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General Practice
Primary
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
taxonomy 208D00000X
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Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of...
taxonomy 207Q00000X
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Internal Medicine
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
taxonomy 207RN0300X
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions.
taxonomy 207VG0400X
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Podiatrist
Definition to come...
taxonomy 213ES0103X
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Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and...
taxonomy 208600000X
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Urology
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of...
taxonomy 208800000X