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Doctor Specialties List

Doctor Specialties could include:
  • Surgical oncologist
  • Urologist

Doctor Specialties Overview Articles

Prostate cancer
Call for an appointment if you are a man older than 50 who has: Never been screened for prostate cancer (by rectal exam and PSA level determination; Not had regular, annual exams; A family history of prostate cancer. You should discuss the advanta...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 11, 2006
Prostate Cancer
A family physician or internist often makes an initial diagnosis of prostate cancer. A urologist often confirms the diagnosis and supervises treatment. A cancer oncologist may administer radiation or chemotherapy treatments. A surgeon may excise a...
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
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