Benjamin A Busch, DO

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• Emergency Medicine

  Sports Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Primary

  An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine.

  Taxonomy code 207PS0010X

• Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

  Taxonomy code 204D00000X

• Internal Medicine

  Pulmonary Disease

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

  Taxonomy code 207RP1001X

• Medical Genetics

  Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

  Taxonomy code 207SG0201X

• Allergy & Immunology

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

  Taxonomy code 207K00000X

• Internal Medicine

  Cardiovascular Disease

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

  Taxonomy code 207RC0000X

• Internal Medicine

  Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

  Taxonomy code 207RE0101X

• Integrative Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A physician who specializes in the treatment of the whole person through prevention and treatment based on medical evidence. Integrative medicine considers all factors that influence health, wellness, and disease - including mind, body, and spirit. Conventional and alternative methods are used to facilitate the body's innate healing response. Appropriate consideration is given to use of less-invasive and less-harmful interventions, when possible. It also incorporates all appropriate therapeutic approaches, health care modalities, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

  Taxonomy code 202D00000X

• Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician trained to be responsible for the continuous care in the field of sports medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine and integrates each of these into the management of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

  Taxonomy code 204C00000X

• Plastic Surgery

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

  Taxonomy code 208200000X

• Preventive Medicine

  Medical Toxicology

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings, and environmental and workplace exposures.

  Taxonomy code 2083T0002X

• Psychiatry & Neurology

  Brain Injury Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A Brain Injury Medicine physician specializes in disorders of brain function due to injury and disease. These disorders encompass a range of medical, physical, neurologic, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral disorders that result in psychosocial, educational, and vocational consequences.

  Taxonomy code 2084P0301X

• Psychiatry & Neurology

  Sports Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A psychiatrist or neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports related conditions and injuries.

  Taxonomy code 2084S0010X

• Orthopaedic Surgery

  Sports Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

  Taxonomy code 207XX0005X