specialty care

common specialty areas to which the patient is typically referred by the primary
care provider:

anesthesiology -- anesthesia, either general or spinal block for surgeries and

some forms of pain control
cardiology -- heart disorders
dermatology -- skin disorders
endocrinology -- hormonal and metabolic disorders, including diabetes
gastroenterology -- digestive system disorders
general surgery -- common surgeries involving any part of the body
gynecology/obstetrics -- pregnancy (normal or problematic) and women's
reproductive tract disorders
immunology -- disorders of the immune system and allergies
infectious disease -- infections affecting the tissues of any body system
nephrology -- kidney disorders
neurology -- nervous system disorders
oncology -- cancer and some other diseases that resist treatment
ophthalmology -- eye disorders and surgery
orthopedics -- bone and connective tissue disorders
otorhinolaryngology -- ear, nose, and throat (ent) disorders
physical and rehabilitative medicine -- coordinate return to optimal functioning
in individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders (such as low back
injury, spinal cord injuries, and stroke)
psychiatry -- emotional or mental disorders
pulmonary (lung) -- respiratory tract disorders
radiology -- x-rays and related procedures (such as ultrasound, ct, and mri)
urology -- disorders of the male reproductive and urinary tracts and the female
urinary tract