Doctor*ology

Gastroenterologist Dr. Cohen explains the ins and outs of the bowels and gastroenterological problems, and why they can be difficult to diagnose. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - like Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis - can be life-threatening according to medical resident Dean Soulellis. They're auto-immune diseases that cause the body to attack itself and make digestion painful.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerning the skin and appendages, such as the hair and sweat glands. As the largest organ in the body, our skin is the first defense system against foreign matter. Delve into just some of the estimated 2,700 skin diseases. Finally, take a look at some of the treatments available, many of them simple procedures that can be performed during a check-up.

We take a look at the eyes, and Robert undergoes a battery of tests which educate him about his peepers. We learn that an optometrist is your regular eye doctor who diagnoses myopia and other vision impairments and prescribes glasses. But an Ophthalmologist is a full-fledged doctor who has gone through medical school.

Robert's uncle may just give him a heart attack before the day is done. Fortunately for Robert, today they're investigating the specialty of cardiology. Dr. Basmadjian, a Cardiologist, explains that the heart is a motor with plumbing and electrical aspects and that there are three types of cardiologists: plumbers, electricians, and photographers, or echocardiologists.

Neurology is the branch of medicine dealing with the disorders of the nervous system. Robert and his uncle talk to a neurologist, a doctor specialized in this field. See what neurologists are doing to help save those from the most serious of disorders. Also, discover some interesting facts about how the brain performs its vast array of functions.

Hematology is the study of blood and hematologists are blood doctors. There are a variety of blood diseases and Hematologist Dr. Warner explains how blood disorders can be divided into malignant diseases, like leukemia and lymphomas and non-malignant like anemia and clotting disorders. Robert failed to mention to his uncle that he is terrified of needles as the two go in to have blood work done.

Otolaryngology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the areas of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The full name of the specialty is "otolaryngology-head and neck surgery". Robert and his uncle talk to an otolaryngologist about the connective passageways between the ears, nose, and throat. This field is incredibly rare but there are many common disorders with various treatments available.

Hepatology is the branch of medicine that incorporates the study of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. The liver is an essential part of the functioning of our brain and heart. Learn about what can offset that balance and the effects of alcohol on the liver. See how liver transplants, an operation performed by hepatologists, are changing lives for those that need it most.

Immunology explores the physiological functioning of the immune system in persons of good health and illness. In the past, examining the immune system of patients with a particular disorder has led to the development of treatment for that disorder. What happens when the immune system gets confused? Sometimes, the immune system attacks our good cells because of mixed-up signals.

Pulmonology is the specialty of medicine that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract. Discover how the lungs and respiratory system keep us alive, all the while keeping foreign matter out of our body. Robert and his uncle get a check-up to determine if they're experiencing some abnormal symptoms that could diagnose them with one of many respiratory disorders.

Anesthesiology is a special branch of medicine which involves preparing patients to undergo various types of surgery without the pain or sensation. It also involves the general management of pain. Robert and his uncle talk to two anesthesiologists and discover a complicated practice that must include constant monitoring during the surgery.

Urology focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and the reproductive system of males. Gynecology is the branch of medicine pertaining exclusively to the female reproductive system. Robert and his uncle discover some of the disorders that are specific to the different sexes and some common ones as well.

Robert gets a lesson in Traumatology from his uncle or is it a traumatizing lesson? Either way, during their visit to the Trauma Bay Robert and his accident-prone Uncle, are kept on their toes. From the scene of the accident to the emergency room, Traumatology is life in the fast lane. Robert may not be scarred for life, but his uncle certainly keeps a constant state of emergency in effect.