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Allergy, asthma or immune deficiencies
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Allergy & Immunology
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Pain management, surgical anesthesia, epidural
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Anesthesiology
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Cardiovascular disease, heart disease, heart disorders
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Cardiology
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Teeth and mouth care
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Dentistry
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Skin care, acne, eczema, skin cancer
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Dermatology
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ER, emergency department, emergency room, emergency care
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Emergency Medicine
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Hormone-related disorders, diabetes, thyroid disorders
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Endocrinology
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Family doctor, family physician
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Family Medicine
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Stomach issues, digestive issues, liver and pancreas issues, abdominal pain, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome
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Gastroenterology
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Ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, vulvar cancer
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Gynecologic Oncology
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Female reproductive system health
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Gynecology
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Blood diseases and cancer
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Hematology & Oncology
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Infection, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, food poisoning
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Infectious Diseases
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General medicine for adults
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Internal Medicine
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Heart disease procedures
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Interventional Cardiology
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Minimally invasive, image guided procedures
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Interventional Radiology
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High-risk pregnancy
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Maternal Fetal Medicine
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Neonatal intensive care unit, NICU, emergency newborn care
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Neonatology
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Kidney medical conditions
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Nephrology
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Nervous system disorders, epilepsy, seizures, headaches
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Neurology
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Psychological processes, behaviors of the brain
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Neuropsychology
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Surgical treatment for disorders of brain, spinal cord and nervous system
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Neurosurgery
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Female reproductive system health
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OB-GYN
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Eye problems
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Ophthalmology
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Ear, nose and throat disorders, ENT
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Otolaryngology
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Managing pain
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Pain Management
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Blood tests, lab test, biopsy
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Pathology
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Allergy or asthma in children
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Pediatric Allergies
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Heart disorders in children
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Developmental, learning or behavioral problems in children
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Pediatric Developmental Behavior
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Hormone-related disorders, diabetes and thyroid disorders in children
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Pediatric Endocrinology
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Stomach issues, digestive issues and abdominal pain in children
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Nervous system disorders, epilepsy and seizures in children
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Pediatric Neurology
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Childhood cancer
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Pediatric Oncology
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Eye problems in children
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Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Mental disorders in children, schizophrenia, mood disorders
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Pediatric Psychiatry
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Mental health problems in children
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Pediatric Psychology
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Infant, child and adolescent medical care
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Pediatrics
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Rehabilitation, physical impairments, physical disabilities
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Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Mental disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, depression and anxiety
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Psychiatry
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Mental health problems
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Psychology
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Lung disorder, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema
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Pulmonary
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Radiation therapy
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Radiation Oncology
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Imaging, X-ray, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound
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Radiology
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Infertility, hormonal dysfunctions
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Reproductive Endocrinology
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Arthritis, lupus, autoimmune disorders
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Rheumatology
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Colon, rectal or anus disorders
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Surgery – Colon/Rectal
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General surgery such as hernia, gallbladder
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Surgery – General
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Chest surgery such as lung surgery
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Surgery – Thoracic
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Vein surgery
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Surgery – Vascular
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Cancer surgery
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Surgery – Oncology
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Mouth, head, neck, face and jaw surgery
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Surgery – Oral & Maxillofacial
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Musculoskeletal system, surgery of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles
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Surgery – Orthopedic
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Surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, young adults
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Surgery – Pediatric
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Reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery
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Surgery – Plastic
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Foot, ankle or lower extremity surgery
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Surgery – Podiatric
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Surgery of the urinary tract (men and women), male reproductive system health, prostate disorders, kidney stones
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Urology
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Definition
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Allergy & Immunology
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Treat all types of allergies, asthma and immune deficiencies.
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Anesthesiology
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Specialize in pain management before, during and after surgery, as well as during childbirth.
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Cardiology
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Treat disorders of the heart and circulatory system.
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Dentistry
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Treat and prevent diseases of the mouth and teeth.
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Dermatology
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Treat diseases of the skin, hair and nails.
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Emergency Medicine
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Treat emergency situations, such as stroke and heart attack.
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Endocrinology
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Treat hormone-related disorders of the endocrine system.
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Family Medicine
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Specialize in comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages.
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Gastroenterology
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Treat disorders of the stomach and digestive system.
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Gynecologic Oncology
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Treat cancers of the female reproductive system.
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Gynecology
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Specialize in health of the female reproductive system.
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Hematology & Oncology
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Treat blood diseases and cancer.
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Infectious Diseases
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Treat infections caused by infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria.
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Internal Medicine
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Specialize in treatment of adult diseases.
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Interventional Cardiology
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Specialize in catheter-based treatment for heart diseases.
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Interventional Radiology
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Specialize in minimally invasive, image guided procedures to treat diseases of the organs.
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Maternal Fetal Medicine
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Specialize in the management of high-risk pregnancies.
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Neonatology
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Specialize in caring for premature babies and newborns with illnesses.
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Nephrology
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Treat conditions of the kidney.
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Neurology
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Treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
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Neuropsychology
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Specialize in psychological processes and behaviors of the brain.
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Neurosurgery
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Surgical treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
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OB-GYN
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Obstetrics and gynecology. Specialize in the health of the female reproductive system, both when pregnant (obstetrics) and not pregnant (gynecology).
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Ophthalmology
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Treat eye problems and diseases.
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Otolaryngology
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Treat disorders of the ear, nose and throat (ENT).
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Pain Management
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Specialize in easing the suffering of patients in pain.
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Pathology
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Specialize in screening tests to evaluate health and identify conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and genetic disorders.
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Pediatric Allergies
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Specialize in treatment of allergies and asthma in children.
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Specialize in treatment of disorders of the heart in children.
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Pediatric Developmental Behavior
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Specialize in treatment of children with developmental, learning or behavior problems.
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Pediatric Endocrinology
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Specialize in treatment of hormone-related disorders of the endocrine system in children.
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Specialize in treatment of disorders of the stomach and digestive system in children.
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Pediatric Neurology
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Specialize in treatment of disorders of the nervous system in children.
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Pediatric Oncology
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Specialize in treatment of cancer in children.
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Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Specialize in treatment of eye problems and diseases in children.
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Pediatric Psychiatry
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Specialize in treatment of mental disorders in children, such as schizophrenia or mood disorders.
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Pediatric Psychology
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Specialize in treatment of psychological disorders and mental health problems in children.
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Pediatrics
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Specialize in comprehensive healthcare for infants, children and adolescents.
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Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Specialize in restoring optimal function for patients with physical impairments and disabilities.
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Psychiatry
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Treat of mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or mood disorders, including medications.
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Psychology
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Treat psychological disorders and mental health problems.
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Pulmonary
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Treat disorders of the lungs, such as bronchitis, emphysema, asthma and pneumonia.
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Radiation Oncology
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Specialize in treatment of cancer using radiation therapy.
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Radiology
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Specialize in diagnosing conditions using imaging tools such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Reproductive Endocrinology
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Specialize in treatment of infertility and hormonal dysfunctions.
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Rheumatology
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Specialize in treatment of arthritic and autoimmune conditions.
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Surgery – Colon/Rectal
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Surgery done to treat disorders of the colon, rectum and anus.
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Surgery – General
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General surgery to treat a wide variety of disorders and injuries.
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Surgery – Thoracic
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Specialize in surgery to treat disorders of the chest.
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Surgery – Vascular
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Specialize in surgery to treats disorders of the veins.
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Surgery – Oncology
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Specialize in surgery to treat and manage cancer.
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Surgery – Oral & Maxillofacial
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Specialize in surgery to treat diseases of the mouth, head, neck, face and jaws.
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Surgery – Orthopedic
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Specialize in surgery to treat conditions of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles).
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Surgery – Pediatric
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Specialize in surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
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Surgery – Plastic
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Reconstructive or cosmetic surgery to correct or restore form or function of body parts.
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Surgery – Podiatric
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Specialize in surgery to treats disorders of the foot, ankle or lower extremity.
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Urology
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Treat diseases of the male and female urinary tract system and the male reproductive system.
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