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DEFINITIONS

 

Cardiology & Cardiovascular
A cardiologist is an internist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases of the heart.

Gastroenterology
A gastroenterologist is an internist that focuses on the function and disorders of the GI system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, intestines and liver.

Oncology
A hematologist / oncologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the blood and blood forming organs and all cancers of the body.

Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist treats the diseases and disorders of the eye.

Orthopedics
An orthopedist is devoted to the study and treatment of the skeletal system, its joints, muscles and associated structures.

Podietry

A podietrist specializes in conditions and function of the human foot. It includes examination, diagnosis and treatment by medical or surgical methods.

Urology
A urologist specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the urniary tract in men, women and children. The urologist also treats disorders affecting the male reproductive system.