Type of Surgeon | Specializations |
General Surgeon | - Trauma victims & critically ill patients
- Conditions related to : head,neck,breast,skin,soft tissues, gastrointestinal, vascular and endocrine systems.
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Colon & Rectal Surgeon | - Conditions related to : intestinal tract, colon, rectum, canal, perianal area, liver, urinary and female reproductive systems
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Neurosurgeon | - Conditions related to : Brain tumors, intracranial aneurysms, head injuries, and disorders affecting the spine, including spinal canal stenosis, fractures, and spinal deformities
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Obstetrician and Gynecologist | - Conditions related to : Issues related to pregnancy, fertility, menstruation and menopause, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs), ovarian cysts, breast disorders and pelvic inflammatory diseases
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Ophthalmologist | - Treats all eye and visual problems
- Conditions related to : Amblyopia (“lazy eye”), astigmatism, cataracts, conjunctivitis (“pink eye”), corneal dystrophies, dry eye, eye cancer, glaucoma, macular degeneration and “nearsightedness”
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | - Known to be the intersection of medicine and dentistry
- Conditions related to : Extracting wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts in the jaw and mouth, cleft palate, and dental implant surgery
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Orthopaedic Surgeon | - Focuses on treatment of issues of the musculoskeletal system including bones, joints, muscles, nerves and arteries.
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Pediatric Surgeon | - Specializes in diagnosing, treating and providing care for children
- Conditions related to: birth defects, fetal surgery, traumatic injuries & malignant tumors.
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Otolaryngologist | - Conditions related to: ears, nose, throat and respiratory systems which includes Hearing loss, balance disorders, ringing in the ears, sinus and nasal cavity disorders, snoring, deviated septum, allergies, smell and taste disorders, migraine headaches, and disorders of the throat, esophagus and larynx
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Plastic Surgeon | - Handles repair, replacement, and reconstruction of form and function defects of the body
- Conditions related to : Congenital deformities, nose reshaping, breast augmentation for cosmetic purposes or following mastectomy, reconstructive surgery for individuals who have sustained burns, scars, or trauma to the face, hands and lower limbs, and removal of excess skin or body fat
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Thoracic Surgeon | - Known as a “heart surgeon”, includes the coronary artery, lung, esophagus, chest wall, great vessels and heart valves, and management of the airway
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Urologist | - Focuses on conditions related to adrenal gland and reproductive & urinary system.
- Typically operated on kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra and testes
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Vascular Surgeon | - Focuses on arteries and veins and the circulatory system
- Conditions related to : stroke, aneurysm, blood clots and conditions of the vascular system
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