Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2086S0122X
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: In a general term, is the use of surgery to fix the form and function of the body. Maxillo-Facial and Plastic Surgeon do reconstructive surgery on the face and reconstruct the neck and head after cancer. Reconstructive plastic surgeons utilize the concept of a reconstructive ladder to deal with increasingly complex wounds.
Taxonomy Code: 2086S0122X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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.
Surgery: This area of medicine is concerned with the specific treatment of disease, deformity and injury by physical operation. Most hospital have a surgical unit. Specific units might be Gastroentology, General, Oncology or Cardiovascular Surgery.