Areas of Practice

Addiction Medicine is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction, of those with substance-related health conditions, and of people who show unhealthy use of substances including nicotine, alcohol, prescription medications and other licit drugs.

For people afflicted with disorders like diverticulitis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a colorectal surgeon can dramatically improve quality of life. These doctors are specially trained to diagnose and treat problems with the lower digestive tract including the colon, rectum and anus. Colorectal surgeons are exceptionally skilled at performing bowel surgery as well as endoscopic procedures to detect colon polyps and cancer. Additionally, they provide expert care for patients suffering with the pain of inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

Skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis and athlete’s foot can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Thankfully, a dermatologist can provide relief. These doctors specialize in treating and preventing diseases of the skin, nails and hair. They are qualified to diagnose and treat melanomas and other types of skin cancer. Dermatologists can also help you look and feel your best with cosmetic procedures like botox, chemical peels and vein removal.

Endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating glandular, hormonal and metabolic problems. If you’re living with diabetes, hypothyroidism, or struggling with a hormonal imbalance, an endocrinologist can develop a treatment plan to help you feel normal again.

Unlike specialists who focus their practice on a specific area of medicine, a family practice doctor offers general health care that is appropriate for anyone regardless of age or sex. A family practice doctor is qualified to treat acute illnesses like the common cold as well as chronic conditions like diabetes. Family practice doctors provide routine care including annual physicals and immunizations and also counsel patients about making lifestyle changes to help prevent future problems.

If you’ve been plagued by tummy trouble, a gastroenterologist can help you feel better again. These doctors are specially trained to diagnose and treat problems with the gastrointestinal tract — the stomach, bowels, liver, pancreas and rectum. Gastroenterologists provide expert care for patients suffering with the pain of Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and celiac disease. They also perform endoscopic procedures to detect colon polyps and cancer.

Weight loss surgery helps people with extreme obesity to lose weight. It may be an option if you cannot lose weight through diet and exercise or have serious health problems caused by obesity.

Not long ago, even common procedures like gallbladder removal or hernia repair required several weeks of painful recovery. Today, skilled general surgeons use the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques so that patients enjoy quicker recovery times with much less discomfort. These doctors are equipped to surgically treat diseases of the skin, breast and soft tissue as well as repair abdominal organs including the pancreas, stomach, liver and colon.

Not long ago, catheter procedures and surgical reconstructions required several weeks of painful recovery. Today, skilled general surgeons use the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques so that patients enjoy quicker recovery times with much less discomfort. These doctors are equipped to surgically treat diseases of the skin, breast and soft tissue as well as repair hernias and abdominal organs including the pancreas, stomach, liver and bowels. In addition to general surgery, vascular surgeons specialize in treating diseases of the arteries and veins — everything from varicose veins to aortic aneurysm.

Not long ago, catheter procedures and surgical reconstructions required several weeks of painful recovery. Today, skilled general surgeons use the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques so that patients enjoy quicker recovery times with much less discomfort. These doctors are equipped to surgically treat diseases of the skin, breast and soft tissue as well as repair hernias and abdominal organs including the pancreas, stomach, liver and bowels. In addition to general surgery, vascular surgeons specialize in treating diseases of the arteries and veins — everything from varicose veins to aortic aneurysm.

Gynecologists practice specialized medical care for women. With a focus on reproductive health, these doctors offer preventative well­woman care including breast exams, pelvic exams and pap smears. Gynecologists also provide expert treatment for diseases like endometriosis, uterine fibroids and ovarian cancer.

Internists offer comprehensive medical care for adults aged 18 years and older. These doctors are qualified to treat run­of­the­mill ailments like seasonal flu, as well as more complex conditions like hypertension. Internists provide routine care including annual physicals and vaccinations and also offer wellness counseling to help patients prevent future health problems.

An interventional cardiologist is a cardiologist with one to two years of additional education and training in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease as well as congenital (present at birth) and structural heart conditions through catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting.

Interventional pain management is a method which utilizes pain blocking techniques to help make day-to-day activities less difficult, and effectively restore quality of life for patients.

A Nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in kidney care and treating diseases of the kidneys. Nephrologists are educated in internal medicine and then undergo more training to specialize in treating patients with kidney diseases. They commonly treat chronic kidney disease (CKD), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), acute kidney stones and high blood pressure and are educated on all aspects of kidney transplantation and dialysis.

OB/GYNs practice specialized women’s health care with a focus on pregnancy, childbirth and reproductive health. These doctors offer prenatal care for expectant mothers, along with family planning services and preventative well­woman exams.

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery is a specialized area of ophthalmology that deals with the management of deformities and abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, orbit (eye socket), and the adjacent face.

Ophthalmologists are experts in eye health and vision care. These specialists combine extensive knowledge and sight­saving surgical techniques to treat cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and more.

The interventions performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeons offer much more than cosmetic enhancement. From post-mastectomy breast reconstruction to post-accident scar repair, these specialists provide patients with a renewed sense of confidence and freedom by correcting defects, restoring appearance and improving mobility.

Many people think of a podiatrist as just a “foot doctor”. While it’s true that podiatrists specialize in treating painful foot conditions like bunions, corns and ingrown toenails, these services are only part of their broader scope of expertise, which also includes providing treatment for lower extremity injuries like sprained ankles and Achilles tendonitis.

If chronic wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath are holding you back from your day-to-day activities, a pulmonologist can help. These doctors specialize in treating breathing problems and respiratory diseases like lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis and COPD.

Rheumatologists offer expert-level diagnoses and symptom management plans for patients suffering with the constant fatigue, pain and inflammation of autoimmune disorders. These doctors specialize in treating the tender, achy muscles and stiff, swollen joints associated with autoimmune disorders like lupus, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.

Sports medicine focuses on helping people improve their athletic performance, recover from injury and prevent future injuries.

Urology, also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary-tract system and the reproductive organs.