According to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), neuroendovascular intervention (formerly referred to as interventional neuroradiology) is a subspecialty of radiology, neurosurgery, and, more recently, neurology. Endovascular surgical neuroradiologists use catheter...
A diagnostic radiologist uses x-rays, radionuclides, ultrasound, and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease, according to the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
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 Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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).
The subspecialty of adolescent medicine focuses on the unique physical, behavioral, and emotional health of 11- to 21-year-olds, and their healthcare needs and problems. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescent medicine physicians cover everything from physical exams and...
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.
Pediatric gastroenterology is a subspecialty in which physicians diagnose and manage young patients with acute and chronic diseases involving organs of the digestive system (i.e., mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, hepatobiliary system, and pancreas) and with nutritional disorders....
An otolaryngologist, sometimes referred to as an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician, manages and treats adult and pediatric patients who have diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
Pediatric anesthesiology is an American Board of Medical Specialties–recognized subspecialty of anesthesiology that is concerned with providing anesthesia care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents undergoing a wide variety of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. The...
