Ophthalmology Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat various eye disorders including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and corneal disease. They may prescribe corrective lenses, medications or surgery, including plastic surgery, as necessary. Oral Surgery Oral surgeons perform surgery to treat disease, deformity or injury of the mouth, face and jaws. Procedures include reconstructive jaw surgery, surgical correction of temporal mandibular joint disorders, extraction of impacted teeth, and removal of benign tumors from tissues within the mouth. Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic surgeons deal with the preservation and restoration of form and function of the bones and joints, and the muscles, tendons and ligaments associated with them.
Treatment includes medical, surgical and physical rehabilitative methods.
Otolaryngologists perform facial reconstructive surgery and surgery involving tumors of the sinuses, throat and neck. They also diagnose and treat hearing and speaking disorders. Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery deals with the functional and aesthetic management of congenital and acquired defects of the head, neck, trunk and extremities. Plastic surgeons treat severe wounds and burns, tumors of the head, neck, skin and breast, pressure ulcers and hand injuries, in addition to performing cosmetic reconstructive procedures. Thoracic Surgery Thoracic surgeons perform operations on organs within the chest cavity, including the lungs, pleura, the chest wall, esophagus, mediastinum and diaphragm.