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Medical Specialties
Key Medical Specialist Titles
Specialty | Area of Interest | Specialist Title |
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Cardiology | Diseases of the heart & blood vessels & cardiovascular surgery, a subspecialty of internal medicine | Cardiologist |
Dermatology | Diseases & injuries of the skin; concerned with skin cancer prevention | Dermatologist |
Endocrinology | Disorders of the endocrine glands, such as sterility, diabetes, & thyroid problems | Endocrinologist |
Gastroenterology | Digestive tract & related structural diseases, a subspecialty of internal medicine | Gastroenterologist |
Hematology | Disorders of the blood & blood-forming organs | Hematologist |
Nephrology | Diseases related to the structure & function of the kidney | Nephrologist |
Oncology | Tumors, including benign & malignant conditions | Oncologist |
Orthopedics | Disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including preventing disorders & restoring function | Orthopedist |
Rheumatology | Rheumatic disease (acute & chronic conditions characterized by inflammation & joint disease) | Rheumatologist |
Urology | Urinary tract disease & disorders of the male reproductive system | Urologist |