Psychology is a broad field that includes the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. It is similar to the medical field of psychiatry. Psychologists focus on the development of personality and the workings of the nervous system, and investigate the attitudes and relationships of...
The American Board of Medical Specialties states that physicians who subspecialize in geriatric medicine have special knowledge of the aging process and have the skills needed for the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. These specialists...
Developmental-behavioral pediatricians evaluate, counsel, and provide treatment for children, adolescents, and their families with a range of developmental and behavioral difficulties.
According to the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a radiologist is a physician who uses imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options. A diagnostic radiologist uses x-rays, ionizing radiation, radionuclides, ultrasound, electromagnetic...
Pediatricians are physicians specializing in the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
According to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), endovascular surgical neuroradiology (formerly referred to as interventional neuroradiology) is a subspecialty of radiology, neurosurgery, and, more recently, neurology. Endovascular surgical neuroradiologists use...
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), allergists/immunologists are trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of immune system problems such as allergies, asthma, inherited immunodeficiency diseases, and autoimmune diseases.
Optometrists, also known as doctors of optometry (OD), provide two-thirds of primary eye and vision care services nationwide, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA).
Dermatologists are physicians who specialize in evaluating and managing adults and children with benign and malignant conditions and disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and adjacent mucous membranes, according to the American Board of Dermatology (ABD).
Neurophysiological monitoring refers to any measure used to assess the functional integrity of the peripheral or central nervous system. Neurophysiological monitoring can be performed by clinical neurophysiologists or by intraoperative monitoring technologists, and occurs in the OR, ICU, or...
