The following medical specialties are
represented by the Medical and Dental Staff of Somerset Medical
Center.
Allergy/Immunology - the diagnosis and treatment of
allergic and immunologic diseases, including asthma, hay fever, hives, eczema,
and drug and food allergies
Anesthesiology - the administration of medications
as a means to block pain or diminish consciousness for surgery, usually by
injection or inhalation
Cardiology - the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders of the heart and major blood vessels
Critical Care Medicine - the specialty that focuses on the most effective and
efficient care possible for the critically ill
Dentistry
includes the following subspecialties:
- General Dentistry - the primary care of the teeth and gums
- Oral Surgery - the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries
and defects of the mouth and dental structures
- Orthodontics - the diagnosis and treatment of
irregularities of the teeth, usually with braces
- Pedodontics - the diagnosis, treatment and
preventive care of the teeth and mouth of children
- Periodontics - the branch of dentistry that deals
with the supporting structures of the teeth, such as the gums, connective
tissues and bones
Dermatology - the diagnosis and medical/surgical
treatment of all diseases and disorders of the skin, hair and nails
Emergency Medicine - the specialty that includes treatment of any symptom,
illness or injury requiring urgent evaluation and/or treatment
Endocrinology - the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders of the endocrine glands (including the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary
glands), such as diabetes and hyperthyroidism
Family Medicine - the specialty that provides comprehensive and ongoing
medical care to all members of the family unit
Gastroenterology - the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases and disorders of the digestive system, including the liver, stomach and
intestines, and medical conditions such as ulcers, tumors and colitis
Genetics - the application of what is known about
human genetics in providing advice to those concerned about the possibility of
their offspring inheriting a genetic abnormality, and the specialty that
provides care to those patients with inherited diseases such as inborn errors of
metabolism and other familial diseases
Geriatrics – the treatment of diseases and internal
disorders of the elderly
Hematology/Oncology - the diagnosis and treatment
of blood disorders and/or cancer
Infectious Diseases - the diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases,
including hepatitis, meningitis, tuberculosis, Lyme Disease and AIDS
Internal Medicine - the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of adult health problems
Neonatology - the specialized care and treatment of
a newborn up to six weeks of age
Nephrology - the diagnosis and treatment of kidney
diseases
Neurology - the diagnosis and medical treatment of
the nervous system and brain, including conditions such as strokes and
seizures
Neurosurgery - the specialty of diagnosis and
surgical treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, neck and
back
Obstetrics/Gynecology - the care of women during
and after pregnancy and childbirth, and the care of the female reproductive
system and treatment of associated disorders
Oncologic Surgery -
Surgery specializing in cancer of the skin, melanoma, breast, liver, colorectal,
thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, biliary, adrenal and sarcoma.
Ophthalmology - the diagnosis and treatment,
including surgery, of diseases and disorders of the eye, such as cataracts and
glaucoma
Orthopaedics - the diagnosis and treatment,
including surgery, of diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system,
including bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles and nerves
Otolaryngology - the medical and surgical care for
diseases of the ears, nose and throat (ENT)
Pain Management – the control of pain or discomfort through medication,
stress reduction, relaxation, exercise, massage, heat, cold, or providing a
comfortable environment
Pathology - the specialty of physicians who are
trained to examine surgical specimens and biopsies for diagnostic purposes and
who provide expertise in the performance and interpretation of laboratory
testing and blood banking
Pediatrics - the care and treatment of infants,
children and adolescents
Pediatric Surgery - the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, disorders
and conditions of infants, children and adolescents
Perinatology - the specialized care of fetuses in
utero from the third month of pregnancy until birth and infants for
approximately one month following birth
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) - the use of exercise,
prosthetics, and modalities such as heat, water and mild electrical current to
maximize an individual's level of ability to physically function, often employed
following illness or injury
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - the repair, restoration or improvement of
conditions or injuries to the skin and external features resulting from disease,
injury or birth defects
Podiatry - the care and treatment of the foot and
ankle from childhood problems through those resulting from aging, including
injury and disease and surgical correction of bunions, hammertoes and other
conditions
Preventive Medicine - the specialty that focuses on the health of individuals in
order to protect, promote and maintain health and prevent disease, disability
and premature death
Psychiatry - the diagnosis and treatment of mental,
emotional and behavioral disorders
Psychology – The science of dealing with mental
processes and their effects on behavior
Pulmonary Medicine - the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases
and conditions of the respiratory system, such as bronchitis, asthma, emphysema
and occupational lung disease
Radiology - the use of radiation, ultrasound,
X-rays, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
mammography and other imaging technologies to diagnose diseases and internal
disorders
Reproductive Endocrinology - the diagnosis and management of infertility in women,
including pregnancy loss, surgery and preservation of the reproductive
tract
Rheumatology - the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases signaled by inflammation or pain in the muscles, joints or connective
tissues, such as arthritis
Surgery (General) - the surgical intervention for diseases or conditions of the
following systems: colon/rectal (large and small intestines), endocrine
(glandular system) and gastrointestinal (digestive, liver, stomach,
intestines)
Thoracic Surgery - surgery of the chest cavity, including the lungs
Urology
- the diagnosis and management, including surgery, of disorders of the urinary
tract in both males and females, as well as the male reproductive
system
Vascular Surgery - the diagnosis and treatment of circulatory problems of the
extremities, especially the legs