Medical Specialists of Florida PLLC

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• Surgery

  Surgical Critical Care

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  Primary

  A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

  Taxonomy code 2086S0102X

• Plastic Surgery

  Surgery of the Hand

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

  Taxonomy code 2082S0105X

• 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

• Surgery

  Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

  A surgeon with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

  Taxonomy code 2086H0002X

• Clinical Nurse Specialist

  Home Health

  Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

  Definition to come...

  Taxonomy code 364SH0200X

• Homemaker

  Nursing Service Related Providers

  An individual who provides general household activities such as meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping, when the individual regularly responsible for these activities is temporarily absent or unable to provide for himself. Homemakers must meet the state defined training standards.

  Taxonomy code 376J00000X