John W Silkey, MD

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• Emergency Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Primary

  An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

  Taxonomy code 207P00000X

• Family Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

  Taxonomy code 207Q00000X

• Surgery

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

  Taxonomy code 208600000X

• Podiatrist

  Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

  A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

  Taxonomy code 213E00000X

• Podiatrist

  Foot Surgery

  Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

  Definition to come...

  Taxonomy code 213ES0131X