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Doctor Specialties Overview Articles

Aneurysm in the brain
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if sudden or severe headache occurs, particularly if you also have nausea, vomiting, seizures, or any other neurological symptoms. Also call if you have a headache that is u...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006

Specific Doctor Specialties Articles

Medical Specialist: Emergency Medicine
The American Board of Emergency Medicine awards board certification to doctors who pursue three or more years of additional training in Emergency Medicine. Doctors who specialize in Emergency Medicine must make life and death decisions and take actions to prevent disability in the pre-hospital setting and in the hospital.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Medical Specialist: Family Medicine
The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Neurologist
A neurologist is a physician who has undergone additional training to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system. The training a neurologist receives enables the individual to recognize nervous system malfunctions, to accurately diagnose the nature of the dysfunction (such as disease or injury), and to treat the malady.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Medical Specialist: Vascular Neurology
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) approved the subspecialty of Vascular Neurology in 2003. A board-certified neurologist who has developed expertise in cerebrovascular disease and vascular diseases of the central nervous system is eligible to take the examination for certification in vascular neurology.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Medical Specialist: Vascular Surgery
The Vascular Surgeon is a doctor who completes a five- to seven-year residency-training program in vascular surgery. Vascular surgeons provide expert care for patients with diseases of the blood vessels and lymphatic system (excluding those of the brain and heart).
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
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