This medical specialty focuses on conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
Dermatology
This field focuses on diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.
Urology
This specialty focuses on disorders of the heart.
Cardiology
This field provides medical and surgical treatment for disorders of the foot and ankle.
Podiatry
This branch of medicine focuses on the care of the elderly.
Geriatrics
This term describes anything affecting or occurring in the lungs.
Pulmonology
This branch studies mental functions and behaviors.
Psychology
This branch of medicine provides medical care to infants, children, and adolescents.
Pediatrics
This medical specialty diagnoses and treats mental disorders using medical management.
Psychiatry
This specialty treats hearing and balance disorders.
Audiology
This field uses imaging techniques to both diagnose and sometimes treat disease.
Radiology
This specialty diagnoses and treats conditions of the skeletal system, muscles, joints, and ligaments.
Orthopedics
This specialty treats disorders of the digestive system.
Gastroenterology
This specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant tumors.
Oncology
This term describes the period shortly before and after birth.
Perinatal
This specialty treats hormone-related diseases and regulates metabolism and body functions.
Endocrinology
This field studies the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
Bariatrics
This field focuses on disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Neurology
This specialty studies the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye.
Ophthalmology
This specialty focuses on routine women’s health exams and treatment of non-pregnancy related reproductive conditions.
Gynecology
This specialty deals with disorders of the kidneys.
Nephrology
This specialty focuses on female reproductive organs in both pregnant and non-pregnant states.
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
This specialty focuses on eye health and vision.
Optometry
This specialty treats disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Hepatology
Commonly referred to as ENT, this specialty treats conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
Otolaryngology