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Doctor Specialties List

Doctor Specialties could include:
  • Pulmonologist
  • Surgical oncologist

Doctor Specialties Overview Articles

Lung cancer
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of lung cancer (particularly if you smoke.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 31, 2006
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer treatment involves an multidisciplinary team of health care professionals. In addition to primary care physicians, such as a family practitioner or an internist, the treatment team may include a pulmonologist, pathologist, radiologist,...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Doctor Specialties Articles

Medical Specialist: Family Medicine
The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Medical Specialist: Internal Medicine
After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine. After passing an examination and completing the requirements, the doctor is eligible to become Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
A doctor talks about: Gynecologist or internist?
Harvard Medical School doctor addresses the question of whether a woman should see a gynecologist or an internist beyond her childbearing years.
Source:StayWell
Medical Specialist: Medical Oncology
After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous, 3 year training program in Internal Medicine. After passing an examination and completing the requirements, the doctor is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and may be called an Internist.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Medical Specialist: Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic surgery is one of 24 medical specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in which physicians can pursue additional training and education to become Board Certified. Thoracic surgeons treat injuries and diseases of the chest, heart, lungs, diaphragm, great vessels and esophagus.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
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