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Surgical specialty practitioners
Click on the type of practitioner from the table below to learn about the general description for the nature of the service. Click the type of professional from the list on the right to find your local provider.
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Arthroscopic surgery is a common orthopedic procedure that is used to diagnose and treat problems in joints by looking inside a joint. A camera is inserted into the joint through a small incision. The arthroscopic surgery camera is attached to a fiberoptic light source and shows a picture of the inside of the joint on a television monitor. The surgeon uses fluid pumped through the joint to aid in visibility and clear debris from the joint.
Bariatric surgery is a procedure that decreases the size of the stomach. The goal of bariatric surgery is that by reducing the stomach size the food intake of the person is reduced and therefore this will enable the person to lose a significant amount of weight. Long-term solution for obesity.
Cardiothoracic surgeons specialize in surgical management of disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus and major blood vessels of the chest cavity.
Cardiovascular surgeons operate on your heart and blood vessels to repair damage caused by diseases or disorders of the cardiovascular system. The many different types of operations include heart valve repair and replacement, heart defect repair, coronary artery bypass, aneurysm repair, transmyocardial laser revascularization and heart transplantation. They also perform operations on the blood vessels in your body, including the aorta –the body’s main blood supplier. Heart surgery today may also include the use or implantation of mechanical devices that "assist" the failing heart by helping it pump blood throughout the body.
Colon & rectal surgeon are experts in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of colon and rectal problems and treat benign and malignant conditions, perform routine screening examinations and surgically treat problems when necessary.
Foot & ankle surgeons specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of injuries, diseases and other conditions of the foot and ankle.
Hand & wrist surgeons diagnose, treat and care of hand and wrist injuries, deformities and disorders. Among the areas of focus are carpal tunnel problems, arthritis surgery, hand rejuvenation and reconstructive hand and wrist surgery
Hip surgeon is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in replacement or resurfacing of the hip or knee joints and cartilage restoration of the knee joint. Hip pain treatment.
Joint reconstruction surgery has a goal of replacing the rough surfaces of the arthritic joint with artificial, smooth, durable implants to restore both motion and function and enables patients to return to an active, productive life.
Neurological surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment for brain tumors, memory and cognitive disorders comprehensive stroke and epilepsy disorders as well as spinal column diseases. Neurosurgeons may have studied sub-specialties such as neuro-oncology and open vascular neurosurgery. Conditions treated by neurological surgeons include spinal stenosis, spinal cord trauma, tumors of the spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves, strokes and some forms of movement disorder (such as advanced Parkinson' disease).
Orthopaedic oncology deals with bone cancers and soft tissue tumors and provides treatment for a wide variety of pathologic diagnoses, both benign and malignant.
Orthopaedic surgeon is concerned with conditions involving the Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculo-skeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions.
Peripheral vascular surgeons treat conditions affecting the blood vessels or circulatory system, including ateriosclerosis, carotid artery blockages, pulmonary embolisms and other blockages in the arteries.
Plastic surgeons perform aesthetic or cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgeons focus on cosmetic and aesthetic surgery (see Cosmetic surgeons above), while reconstructive plastic surgery procedures correct skin or body deformities. Types of plastic surgery. What is the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon? What is reconstructive plastic surgery?
Shoulder surgeons treat conditions and injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations, separations, tendinitis, bursitis, torn rotator cuffs, frozen shoulder, fractures and arthritis.
Spine surgeons treat conditions such as degenerative spine conditions such as spinal stenosis, malalignment issues, deformities like scoliosis and malformed vertabrae. Backaches and treatment or relief.
Sports medicine physicians specialize in services to prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise or recreational activity, primarily musculoskeletal problems including acute injuries (such as ankle sprains, muscle strains, knee & shoulder injuries, and fractures) as well as overuse injuries (such as tendonitis and stress fractures).
Thoracic surgeons provide the operative, perioperative care and critical care of patients with acquired and congenital pathologic conditions within the chest. Included are the surgical repair of heart lesions, and congenital and acquired conditions of the heart, including the pericardium, coronary arteries, valves and myocardium. It also includes pathologic conditions of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the great vessels, tumors of the mediastinum, and diseases of the diaphragm and pericardium.
Vascular or Vein surgeon specializes in the treatment of disorders of the vascular (the arteries and veins) and lymphatic (transport of vital blood components from the veins and arteries to the cells) systems. What should I do for varicose veins?
