Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician 207V00000X
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007. http://www.abog.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Critical Care Medicine Specialization:
Critical Care Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician 207VC0200X
An obstetrician/gynecologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports female 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.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007. http://www.abog.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
4/1/2003 Last Modified Date 7/1/2011 Effective Date
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Specialization:
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) P 207VF0040X
A subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and
complications resulting from them.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2011. [1/1/2012: new] Resources: www.abms.org 4/1/2012
Effective Date
Gynecologic Oncology Specialization:
Gynecologic Oncology Physician 207VX0201X
An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007. http://www.abog.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecology Specialization:
Gynecology Physician 207VG0400X
Definition to come...
4/1/2003 Effective Date
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialization:
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician 207VH0002X
An obstetrician/gynecologist 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.
Source: American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, www.aahpm.org [1/1/2007: new]
4/1/2007 Effective Date
Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialization:
Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician 207VM0101X
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical
complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also
possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007. http://www.abog.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
4/1/2003 Last Modified Date 7/1/2011 Effective Date
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obesity Medicine Specialization:
Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician 207VB0002X
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Source: American Board of Obesity Medicine, www.abom.org [10/1/2007: new, 7/1/2015: title and definition modified] Additional Resource: American Society of Bariatric Physicians, www.asbp.org.
10/1/200 Effective Date
Obstetrics Specialization:
Obstetrics Physician 207VX0000X
Definition to come...
4/1/2003 Effective Date
Reproductive Endocrinology Specialization:
Reproductive Endocrinology Physician 207VE0102X
An obstetrician/gynecologist who is capable of managing complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007. http://www.abog.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
4/1/2003 Last Modified Date 7/1/2011 Effective Date
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Physician 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component
structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2007. http://www.abop.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.
4/1/2003 Last Modified Date 7/1/2011 Effective Date
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Specialization:
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician 207WX0120X
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org [1/1/2018: new]
4/1/2018 Effective Date
Glaucoma Specialist Specialization:
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician 207WX0009X
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org [1/1/2017: new] Additional Resources:
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, www.aupo.org 4/1/2017
Effective Date
Neuro-ophthalmology Specialization:
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician 207WX0109X
A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist of ophthalmology. This physician evaluates, treats, and studies disorders of the eye, orbit and nervous system having to do with interactions of the visual motor and visual sensory systems with the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org [7/1/2017: new]
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialization:
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician 207WX0200X
A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015. www.aao.org [1/1/2016: new]
4/1/2016 Effective Date
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Specialization:
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Physician 207WX0110X
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma.
These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org [7/1/2017: new]
Additional Resources: Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, www.aupo.org.
10/1/201 Effective Date
Retina Specialist Specialization:
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician 207WX0107X
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Source: American Society of Retina Specialists, www.asrs.org [1/1/2017: new]
Additional Resources: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org. Macula Society,
www.maculasociety.org. Retina Society, www.retinasociety.org. Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, www.aupo.org.
4/1/2017 Effective Date
Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialization:
Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) Physician 207WX0108X
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis and infectious disorders affecting the eye and inflammatory disorders of the adnexa and/or orbit.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org [1/1/2017: new]
Additional Resources: Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, www.aupo.org 4/1/2017
Effective Date