Articles about surgery and recovery.
There are many reasons you might need to find a surgeon. Below is a list of surgeries and the kinds of surgeon that performs the surgery. We hope this list will help you find the right surgeon. Once you know what type surgeon you need, you can search the web or a local phone book to find one. Also, call your local hospital or the hospital in the city where you want to have the surgery performed and ask for a referral for a surgeon. To find the best surgeon—ask a nurse!
Gastroenterologist.Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine dealing with the digestive system and disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the organs from mouth to anus, and the alimentary canal.
Otolaryngologist. Otolaryngology or ENT (ear, nose and throat) is specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck disorders. The full name of the specialty is otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Ophthalmologist. Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems.
Urologist are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage urological disorders. The organs covered by urology include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs (testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis).
A vascular surgeon is a medical doctor who performs operations on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs. This also includes surgeons who can be called cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons, and congenital heart surgeons.
Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine, dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. Protologist is an outdated term.
Podiatrist. Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
Plastic surgery is the medical specialty that treats the correction or restoration of form and function. Most people think plastic surgeons only perform aesthetic surgery. Plastic surgery also includes many types of reconstructive surgery (cleft palate), hand surgery (carpal tunnel release), microsurgery, and the treatment of for burns (skin grafts).
Thoracic Surgeon. A thoracic surgeon is a medical doctor who performs operations on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. This also includes surgeons who can be called cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons, and congenital heart surgeons.