Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck 207YX0007X
Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck: This type of surgery is often performed to treat congenital defects or for restructuring injured areas of the neck and head. A plastic surgeon can do structural cosmetic surgery for aesthetic purposes. Or they can perform reconstructive surgery to fix abnormalities of the neck and head that are a result of disease, injury or both defects.
Taxonomy Code: 207YX0007X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck
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.
Otolaryngology: This particular branch of surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, head, neck and throat disorders. These specialty surgeons are called Otolaryngologists are qualified medical doctors. These doctors must complete at least five years of surgical training in order to be qualified.