What is Pediatrics? The branch of medicine that focuses on health and medical care of infants, adolescents, and children, from birth until the age of 18 years, is called Pediatrics. The term ‘pediatrics’ is derived from two Greek words, ‘pias’ meaning child, and ‘iatros’ meaning doctor or healer, and the word means ‘healer of children’. […]
What is Internal Medicine? The branch of medical science in which physicians apply their knowledge and expertise for diagnosis and treatment of patientswith a wide range of diseases and health concerns. These include conditions such as hypertension, obesity, heart diseases, diabetes, and lung diseases. Who is Internal Medicine Doctor/ Internist? Medical professionals with specialization in […]
What is Ophthalmology? The branch of medical science that deals with the study of medical conditions related to eye is called Ophthalmology. It deals with the functions, anatomy, and diseases of eye and Vision care. Who is Ophthalmologist/ Eye Specialist? Ophthalmologist or Eye Specialist is a medical doctor, with specialization in vision and eye care. […]
What is Otorhinolaryngology/ ENT? Otorhinolaryngology is the branch of medical science that deals with assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of abnormalities, diseases and other health conditions that affect ear, nose, and throat, also neck, head, mouth, voice box (larynx) and sinuses. Who is Otorhinolaryngologist/ ENT Specialist? An ENT specialist, or Otorhinolaryngologist, specializes in everything related […]
What is Dermatology? The branch of medicine that focuses on skin, and diseases of skin, is known as dermatology. It deals with the research, study, and diagnosis of disorders of skin, as well as normal skin. Other aspects of dermatology include aging conditions of skin, cancers and cosmetic procedures, fat, nails, hair, oral and genital […]
What is Orthopedics? Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that focuses on patients with skeletal deformities- including their diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment. It also deals with the disorders of joints, ligaments, bones, muscles, nerves, skin, and tendons- all the elements that make up the musculoskeletal system. Who is Orthopedic Doctor? The healthcare professionals specializing […]
What is Orthodontics? The term ‘Orthodontics’ is derived from two Greek words: ‘ortho’ means correct or straight, and ‘dontics’ means teeth. Orthodontics is the specialized branch of dentistry that deals with straightening of misaligned teeth or malocclusions. It also focuses on management of abnormally positioned teeth, face, and jaws. Who is Orthodontist? Orthodontist is a […]
What is Dentistry? Dentistry is defined as the profession dealing with the treatment and prevention of oral diseases, including the diseases and disorders of teeth, soft tissues of the mouth and supporting structures like, gums, and jaw. It also includes the correction and treatment of jaw malformation, teeth misalignment, as well as birth anomalies of […]
Who is Gastroenterologist? Gastroenterologist is a physician with expertise in diseases of gastrointestinal track and liver, and disorders affecting digestive system. Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with digestive track, liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gall bladder. A Gastroenterologist has detailed understanding of the normal functions (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs, such as […]
What is Family Medicine? Family Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with provision on basic healthcare to people of all age groups- from newborns to aged individuals. It integrates the behavioral, biological, and clinical sciences, and caters to all sorts of diseases, each organ, all ages, and genders- providing comprehensive and continuous healthcare […]
