Cardiology is the medical specialty of the heart.

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Go through the facts and get to known about different medical specialties that are in existence.

Have you ever needed to go to a dermatologist? What disorders of your body does a dermatologist deal with?

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Geriatrics is a medical specialty that focuses on the wellbeing of older adults. The word geriatrics has been derived from the Greek word “Geron,” which means “old man.”

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The surgery of the brain comes under the specialty of neurosurgery. This surgery is also referred to as brain surgery.

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The medical specialty that deals with lung disorders are called pulmonology, and the doctor specializing in this area is called a pulmonologist.

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Any problem related to the lower bowel, including the rectum, colon, and anus comes under the medical specialty of proctology. It is also known as colorectal surgery.

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The medical specialty of neonatology deals with the problems of newborn babies, especially if they are born prematurely. It is a sub-branch of pediatrics.

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Bariatrics is a medical specialty that deals with the disorders of obesity. It is responsible for the analysis of causes, prevention as well as treatment of obesity.

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Skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis are dealt with by a specific medical specialty known as dermatology. A doctor with this specialization is called a dermatologist.

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A hematologist deals with disorders that are associated with blood or blood tissues. Significant diseases such as anemia, leukemia, and lymphoma fall under this category of specialty.

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An ophthalmologist treats disorders related to the eyes. This specialty has further sub-branches that treat certain parts of the eye, such as glaucoma.

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The medical specialty that deals with problems associated with the heart, including issues such as heart failure, artery problems and certain circulatory systems issues, is called cardiology.