artemkoverchik/large_taxonomies_dataset huggingface dataset:
Anatomic Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0101X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Anatomic Pathology
Definition: A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0102X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Definition: A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207ZB0001X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
Definition: A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
Chemical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0104X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Chemical Pathology
Definition: A chemical pathologist has expertise in the biochemistry of the human body as it applies to the understanding of the cause and progress of disease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of biochemical data to the detection, confirmation or monitoring of disease.
Clinical Informatics (Pathology) Physician (taxonomy code 207ZC0008X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Clinical Informatics
Definition: Physicians who practice Clinical Informatics collaborate with other health care and information technology professionals to analyze, design, implement and evaluate information and communication systems that enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship. Clinical Informaticians use their knowledge of patient care combined with their understanding of informatics concepts, methods, and tools to: assess information and knowledge needs of health care professionals and patients; characterize, evaluate, and refine clinical processes; develop, implement, and refine clinical decision support systems; and lead or participate in the procurement, customization, development, implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems.
Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZC0006X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Clinical Pathology
Definition: A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0105X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
Definition: A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Cytopathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZC0500X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Cytopathology
Definition: A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle.  A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test.  However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body.  He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (taxonomy code 207ZD0900X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Dermatopathology
Definition: A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases.  This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
Forensic Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZF0201X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Forensic Pathology
Definition: A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
Hematology (Pathology) Physician (taxonomy code 207ZH0000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Hematology
Definition: A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.
Immunopathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZI0100X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Immunopathology
Definition: A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of immunologic diseases.
Medical Microbiology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZM0300X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Medical Microbiology
Definition: A medical microbiologist is expert in the isolation and identification of microbial agents that cause infectious disease. Viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as parasites, are identified and, where possible, tested for susceptibility to appropriate antimicrobial agents.
Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0007X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Molecular Genetic Pathology
Definition: A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
Neuropathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZN0500X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Neuropathology
Definition: A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Pediatric Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0213X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Pediatric Pathology
Definition: A pediatric pathologist is expert in the laboratory diagnosis of diseases that occur during fetal growth, infancy and child development. The practice requires a strong foundation in general pathology and substantial understanding of normal growth and development, along with extensive knowledge of pediatric medicine.
Pediatrics Physician (taxonomy code 208000000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Definition: A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080A0000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Adolescent Medicine
Definition: A pediatrician who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Child Abuse Pediatrics Physician (taxonomy code 2080C0008X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Child Abuse Pediatrics
Definition: A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse; consulting with community agencies on child safety; providing expertise in courts of law; treating consequences of abuse and neglect; directing child abuse and neglect prevention programs and participating on multidisciplinary teams investigating; and managing child abuse cases.
Pediatric Clinical & Laboratory Immunology Physician (taxonomy code 2080I0007X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
Definition: A pediatrician who specializes in clinical and laboratory immunology disease management.
Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0006X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
Definition: A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care and advocacy efforts. This physician assists in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of developmental difficulties and problematic behaviors in children and in the family dysfunctions that compromise children's development.
Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080H0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Definition: A pediatrician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family.  This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Pediatric Medical Toxicology Physician (taxonomy code 2080T0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Medical Toxicology
Definition: Medical toxicologists are physicians that specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings, and environmental and workplace exposures.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080N0001X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Definition: A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0008X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Definition: A pediatrician who specializes in the treatment of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders associated with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurologic conditions.
Pediatric Obesity Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080B0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Obesity Medicine
Definition: A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0201X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
Definition: A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, allergic reactions, and immunologic diseases in children.
Pediatric Cardiology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0202X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Cardiology
Definition: A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0203X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Definition: A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0204X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Definition: A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0205X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Endocrinology
Definition: A pediatrician who provides expert care to infants, children and adolescents who have diseases that result from an abnormality in the endocrine glands (glands which secrete hormones). These diseases include diabetes mellitus, growth failure, unusual size for age, early or late pubertal development, birth defects, the genital region and disorders of the thyroid, the adrenal and pituitary glands.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0206X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Definition: A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0207X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Definition: A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0208X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Definition: A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Pediatric Nephrology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0210X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Nephrology
Definition: A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
Pediatric Pulmonology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0214X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Pulmonology
Definition: A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Pediatric Rheumatology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0216X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Rheumatology
Definition: A pediatrician who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Physician (taxonomy code 2080T0004X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Definition: A pediatrician with expertise in transplant hepatology encompasses the special knowledge and skill required of pediatric gastroenterologists to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation; it spans all phases of liver transplantation.
Physician Nutrition Specialist (Pediatrics) (taxonomy code 2080P1004X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Physician Nutrition Specialist
Definition: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of primary nutritional diseases (e.g., undernutrition, overnutrition, and genetic or acquired errors of metabolism) and adjunctive nutritional therapeutics (e.g., nutritional therapy or support of diseases states with a metabolic component). Physician Nutrition Specialists also provide services for nutritional disease prevention, including diabetes, cancer, AlzheimerвЂ™s, hospital malnutrition screening, and perioperative nutrition.
Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080S0012X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Sleep Medicine
Definition: A Pediatrician who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080S0010X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Sports Medicine
Definition: A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.