Procedural Dermatology 207NS0135X
Procedural Dermatology: Is a subspecialty within dermatology that's concerned with studying, diagnosing and surgical treatment of various diseases of the skin and adjacent mucous membranes, cutaneous appendages, nails, hair and subcutaneous tissue. The surgical procedures are minimally invasive. Most of these procedures are performed on an out-patient basis.
Taxonomy Code: 207NS0135X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Dermatology | Procedural Dermatology
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Dermatology: This is an area of medicine that deals with the skin and all its diseases. It is a very unique specialty that has both medical and surgical aspects. A 'doctor of the skin' is referred to as a dermatologist and specifically takes care of diseases of the skin, along with one cosmetic issues of the scalp, skin, nails and hair.