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General surgery covers a broad range of surgical procedures involving the abdomen, GI tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues. Learn about common operations, when surgery is needed, and finding a surgeon.
Gynaecology covers women's reproductive health including menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, fibroids, ovarian cysts, and cancer screening. Learn about conditions treated, procedures, and finding a gynaecologist.
Haematology specialises in disorders of the blood including anaemia, clotting disorders, leukaemia, and lymphoma. Learn about conditions treated, procedures, and finding a blood specialist.
Hepatology specialises in liver diseases including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Learn about conditions treated, liver function tests, when to see a hepatologist, and transplant evaluation.
Internal medicine specialists diagnose and treat complex adult diseases across all organ systems. Learn about what internists do, conditions managed, when to see one, and how internal medicine differs from GP care.
Nephrology specialises in kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and transplant coordination. Learn about conditions treated, when to see a nephrologist, and managing kidney health.
Neurology specialises in disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson disease, and multiple sclerosis. Learn about conditions treated and finding neurological care.
Neurosurgery covers surgical treatment of brain tumours, spinal disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and trauma. Learn about neurosurgical procedures, when surgery is needed, and finding a neurosurgeon.
Oncology covers the diagnosis and treatment of all cancers using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation. Learn about cancer care, treatment options, and finding an oncologist.
Ophthalmology specialises in eye diseases and surgery including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and refractive correction. Learn about conditions treated, when to see an eye specialist, and finding care.
Orthopaedics covers disorders of bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments including joint replacements, fractures, and sports injuries. Learn about conditions treated, common procedures, and finding orthopaedic care.
Paediatrics covers medical care of children from birth through adolescence. Learn about well-child checks, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses, developmental milestones, and finding a paediatrician.
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