EXPLANATION OF FREQUENTLY LISTED SPECIALTIES



EXPLANATION OF FREQUENTLY LISTED SPECIALTIES

Allergy & Immunology Hepatology Oncology Plastic Surgery

Allergies and related Disorders of the liver. The care of cancerous tumors. The restoration, repair, or

conditions (hay fever, reconstruction of visible

asthma, etc.) body structures.

Cardiology Immun/Rheumatology Ophthalmology Podiatry

The heart and its Diseases of the joints, Diseases and treatment The non-physician specialty

functions. muscles and the immune of the eye. dealing with care and

system. treatment of the human foot.

Cardio Thoracic Surgery Infectious Disease Optometry Primary Care Physicians

Diseases of the heart Disease-producing A non-physician specialty A physician whose specialty

and lungs. Microorganisms (viruses, dealing with examination is internal medicine, family

bacteria, etc.). of the eyes and prescription medicine or pediatrics and

of corrective lenses. who provides first-access,

comprehensive, ongoing care including the coordination of

care provided by specialty

physicians.

Dermatology Internal Medicine Oral/Maxillofacial Srg. Psychiatry

Disorders of the skin. The primary care specialty Dental specialty treating Disorders of the mind and

dealing with the diagnosis disorders of the jaw and mental process.

and treatment of diseases teeth.

of adults.

Endocrinology Maternal/Fetal Medicine Orthopaedics Pulmonary Disease

Caring for the body’s OB/Gyn specialty caring Discorders of the muscles, Diseases of the lungs and

hormone system and its for high risk pregnancies. bones and tendons. airways.

related conditions

(diabetes, thyroid, etc)

Family Medicine Nephrology Otolaryngology Surgery

A primary care specialty, Disorders of the kidney. Disorders of the ear, nose, Treatment of diseases

focusing on the entire sinuses, voice and throat. through surgical methods.

family, regardless of age

or gender.

Gastroenterology Neurology Pediatrics Urology

Diseases of the digestive Disorders of the brain, The primary care specialty Disorders of the urinary

system (esophagus, spinal cord, nerves and caring for the development, tract in males and females,

stomach, bowel, liver, muscles. diagnosis and treatment and the genital organs of the

etc.) of diseases of children. male.

Geriatric Medicine Obstetrics/Gynecology Physical Medicine and

(OB/GYN) Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Special medical and Diseases of the female Physical therapy and

psychosocial needs reproductive system and rehabilitation following

of older adults. the care of women during injuries and diseases.

pregnancy, labor and

immediately after delivery.

Hematology

Diseases of the blood and

Blood-forming tissues.

**Participating hospitals and physicians are subject to change. Please call Alliance Customer Service at (513) 585-6699 or 1-(877) 819-9199 for verification.

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