What are Orthopaedic (Orthopedic) Physicians and Surgeons?
An orthopedist is a physician that specializes in the field of medicine that deals with the correction or prevention of skeletal deformities. Orthopedists usually have a specialty interest (sub-specialty) and focus their practice on a certain part of the skeletal system such as the hand, foot, or spine. Some orthopedists also have a specialty interest commonly referred to as Sports Medicine, however, the American Board of Orthopaedics does not offer a Sports Medicine sub-specialty certificate at this time. Sub-specialty – Hand and Microscopic Surgeon: A hand and microscopic surgeon treats diseases, injuries and deformities of the hand through operative methods. What is an Otolaryngologist? An otolaryngologist is a physician that deals with the structure, function, and diseases of the ears, mouth and throat. An Otolaryngologist or Otorhinolaryngologist (below) is more than likely the physician who would perform a tonsillectomy (removing the tonsils) Sub-specialty Otorhinolaryngologist:
