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Specialists

Below is a list of specialties offered at Catholic Health and the part of the body or branch of medicine on which they focus.

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Specialty	Focus
Allergy	allergies and allergic asthma
Anesthesiology	pain relief, especially during surgical procedures
Bariatric Surgery	weight loss surgery
Cardiac Surgery	surgical treatment of diseases of the heart
Cardiology	diseases of the heart
Chiropractic	misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column
Colon / Rectal Surgery	colon and rectum
Dental Services	teeth, gums and the supportive structures of the mouth
Dermatology	skin, hair, nails and mouth
Emergency Medicine	illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention
Endocrinology	adrenal glands, thyroid, parathyroids, pancreas, pituitary gland and hormones
Endoscopy	minimally invasive diagnostic testing and treatment
Family Practice	comprehensive care for patients of all ages
Gastroenterology	digestive system
General Practice	comprehensive care for patients of all ages
Geriatric Medicine	care for elderly patients
Gynecology Oncology	gynecologic cancers (i.e. cancers of the uterus, ovaries, vagina, etc.)
Hematology	diseases and disorders of the blood
Infectious Disease	acute and chronic infectious diseases
Maternal-Fetal Medicine	maternal and fetal healthcare, especially for high-risk pregnancies
Medicine	internal organs; adult medicine
Neonatology	newborns
Nephrology	structure and function of the kidneys
Neurology	nerves and the nervous system
Neurosurgery	nervous system, especially brain and spinal cord
Nuclear Medicine	medical imaging that uses radioactive substances
Obstetrics/Gynecology	female reproductive and urinary systems, pregnancy and delivery
Oncology	cancer
Opthalmology	eyes
Oral Surgery	jaw and mouth
Orthopedics	bones and muscles
Otolaryngology	ear and throat
Otorhinolaryngology	ear, nose and throat
Pathology	analysis of tissue samples and bodily fluids and secretions
Pediatrics	treatment for infants, adolescents and young adults
Physiatry	rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery	reconstructing or repairing parts of the body
Podiatry	feet
Psychiatry	mental or behavioral disorders
Pulmonology	lungs and respiratory system (asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, etc.)
Radiation Oncology	radiation therapy to treat cancer
Radiology	diagnosis and treatment of disorders using imaging technologies
Rehabilitation	recovery from disabilities (i.e. physical therapy)
Rheumatology	rheumatic diseases (i.e. arthritis)
Surgery	general surgery: abdominal organs, breast, skin, head and neck, vascular
Thoracic Surgery	lungs, chest wall, and diaphragm
Urology	bladder, kidneys and urinary tract system
Vascular Surgery	arteries and veins
Wound	non-healing wounds, such as bedsores