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). Their responsibilities include examining the eyes, testing visual acuity, and prescribing eyeglasses and contact...
Orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) is the allied health profession that provides evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of orthopedic braces and artificial limbs. An orthotics practitioner provides or manages the provision of an external orthopedic appliance, such as a brace or a splint,...
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...
A cardiovascular perfusionist (CP) is an allied health professional who is specially trained to operate an array of extracorporeal circulation equipment, which is used in procedures involving the temporary support or replacement of a patient’s circulatory function. CPs often work side by side...
According to well-known healthcare organizations such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Mayo Clinic, hospital dentists offer a variety of care, ranging from general dentistry and hygiene to specialty care such as dental implants. In general, hospital dentists work in hospitals and practice...
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, family medicine is the medical specialty that provides continuing, comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is broad and encompasses all...
According to the American Board of Medical Specialties, vascular neurology is the medical subspecialty of neurology that involves the evaluation and treatment of vascular events affecting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and...
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is a medical specialty that involves the treatment of clinical conditions specific to the female reproductive system. Obstetricians diagnose and manage all conditions occurring during pregnancy, from the time of conception through the postpartum period....
A general surgeon has principal expertise in the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breast, skin, and blood vessels, according to the American Board of Medical Specialties. Additionally, general surgeons are...
Cardiovascular disease, or cardiology, is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels—also known as the cardiovascular system. Cardiologists manage complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks, strokes,...
