City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc

Anesthesiology

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is an Anesthesiology practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in safely delivering acute and chronic pain relief through numbing and sedation. Anesthesiologists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform general anesthesia and regional anesthetics. Anesthesiology is the field of medicine that controls pain during invasive procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Anesthesiology practices include sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, labor, and surgery. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anesthesiology practices include pre-procedure evaluations, anesthesia delivery, patient monitoring, and recovery assistance.

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Dermatology

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Dermatology practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. Dermatologists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dermatology practices include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatology practices include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Pulmonary Disease Medicine

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Pulmonary Disease Medicine practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases of the respiratory system. Pulmonary Disease Doctors at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform treatment of infectious, structural, inflammatory, cancerous, and autoimmune respiratory disorders. Pulmonary Disease Medicine is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating health problems related to the respiratory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pulmonary Disease Medicine practices include asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, interstitial lung disease, occupational lung disease, pneumonia, obstructive sleep apnea, lung cancer, and bronchiectasis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pulmonary Disease Medicine practices include x-ray, CT, and MRI diagnostic imaging, chest fluoroscopy and ultrasound, pleural biopsy, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, pulse oximetry testing, and asthma testing.

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.

Neurosurgery

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Neurosurgery practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and surgically treating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. Neurosurgeons at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform surgery on the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves to remove tumors, relieve chronic pain and treat wounds, vascular disorders and diseases such as Parkinson's and epilepsy. Neurosurgery is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of brain, spinal cord, spinal column, and peripheral nerve diseases and disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Neurosurgery practices include aneurysms, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), brain tumors, carotid artery blockage, stenosiscervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) disorders, spinal cord injury, and epilepsy. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurosurgery practices include cortical mapping, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, radiosurgery, skull base surgery, spine surgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, trauma surgery, and surgical implantation of deep brain stimulators to treat Parkinson Disease and certain type of tremors.

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Otolaryngology

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is an Otolaryngology practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and medically managing ear, nose, and throat disorders and diseases. Otolaryngologists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Otolaryngology practices include hearing imbalance, allergies, deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction, hoarseness, GERD, infections, throat tumors, vocal cord disorders, enlarged thyroid glands, Grave's disease, head and neck cancers, sleep apnea, facial trauma, cleft palates, drooping eyelids, hair loss, and facial paralysis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Otolaryngology practices include treatment of allergy using medication, immunotherapy; surgery on the face, neck or ear for cosmetic, functional, or reconstructive purposes; treating or removing tumors of the head and neck, including the nose and throat; managing throat disorders; treating ear infections, tumors, and nerve pathway disorders affecting hearing and balance; attending to ENT diseases in children, including congenital abnormalities and developmental delays; as well as managing nose and sinus dysfunctions.

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Anatomic Clinical Pathology

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is an Anatomic Clinical Pathology practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in determining the origin, type, and severity of a disease. Anatomic & Clinical Pathologists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform laboratory tests to detect and treat the causes of illnesses. Anatomic Clinical Pathology is the study of disease in bodily fluid, tissues, and organs. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Anatomic Clinical Pathology practices include diabetes and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anatomic Clinical Pathology practices include diagnostic tests on blood, urine, sputum, feces, spinal fluid, pleural fluid, and belly fluid, as well as biopsy and autopsy.

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pediatrics

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Pediatrics practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. Pediatricians at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pediatrics practices include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatrics practices include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Plastic Surgery

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Plastic Surgery practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing repair, reconstruction, or replacement surgery on external parts of the body. Plastic Surgeons at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform surgical procedures that enhance physical appearance, reduce or eliminate physical deformity, or improve physical function. Plastic Surgery is a medical specialty focused on repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, cranial and jaw structures, hand, extremities, breast and abdomen, and external genitalia. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Plastic Surgery practices include post-operative breast cancer, cleft lip or palate, post-operative skin cancer, skin lesions, replant amputation, burn injury, post-weight loss skin laxity, crow's feet, skin wrinkles, carpal tunnel syndrome, and obesity. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Plastic Surgery practices include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, facelift, lip augmentation, tummy tuck, nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), Botox injection, laser skin resurfacing, liposuction, and eye lift.

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.

Psychiatry

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Psychiatry practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. Psychiatrists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education, and offers referrals to other medical specialists as needed. Psychiatry is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Psychiatry practices include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatry practices include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Radiation Oncology

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Radiation Oncology practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in administering radiotherapy treatment to reduce or cure cancer. Radiation Oncology Radiologists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform radiation-based cancer treatment . Radiation Oncology is a medical specialty focused on treating cancer using x-ray, gamma ray, electron beam, and proton beam radiation therapies. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Radiation Oncology practices include cancer of the prostate, colon, stomach, ovaries, liver, pancreas, throat, thyroid, and many other types. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Radiation Oncology practices include external beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma Knife therapy, radioembolization, brachytherapy, and proton therapy.

A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.

Surgery

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Surgery practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties. Surgeons at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Surgery practices include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgery practices include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.

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.

Urology

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Urology practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disease and dysfunction of the urinary tract. Urologists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform physical examinations, urine testing, prostate examinations, and patient education. Urology is a medical specialty dealing with the urinary tract. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Urology practices include prostate gland enlargement and infection, erectile dysfunction (ED), kidney disease, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, cancer of the kidneys, bladder, penis, testicles, and prostate, interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, and prostatitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Urology practices include x-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and CT imaging, urine testing, blood testing, digital prostate exam, tissue biopsy, urodynamic bladder testing, patient education, nutritional recommendations, medication prescription, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Pain Management Medicine

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Pain Management Medicine practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of pain caused by surgery, injury, nerve damage, and metabolic problems such as diabetes. Pain Management Doctors at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform medication management, physical therapy, and nerve blocks. Pain Management Medicine is the multifaceted treatment of pain that prohibits or prevents normal eating, sleeping, work, and daily activity. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pain Management Medicine practices include chronic pain, fibromyalgia,back pain, joint pain, arthritis pain, tendinitis pain, and post-surgical pain. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Management Medicine practices include pain medications like opioids, spinal injections, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, visual imagery, biofeedback, heat and cold therapy, manipulation and massage.

Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Interventional Pain Medicine

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is an Interventional Pain Medicine practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in relieving, reducing, or managing pain and improving a patient's overall quality of life through minimally invasive techniques. Interventional Pain Doctors at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform physical exams and scans, assessments, and treatments for short and long term pain. Interventional Pain Medicine is the study, assessment, diagnosis and treatment or management of chronic pain. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Interventional Pain Medicine practices include sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and whiplash. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Interventional Pain Medicine practices include discography, epidural injections, nerve, root, and medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, pulsed radiofrequency neurotomy (PRFN), rhizotomy, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and percutaneous discectomy/nucleoplasty.

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Hematology & Oncology

City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc is a Hematology & Oncology practice in Duarte, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers. Hematologists & Oncologists at City Of Hope Medical Group, Inc perform diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, such as Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myelomas, and also manages treatment of solid tumors. Hematology & Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention, as well as research into blood diseases and cancer. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Hematology & Oncology practices include iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematology & Oncology practices include hemoglobin electrophoresis blood testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing, positron emission tomography (PET), bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), or stem cell and bone marrow transplants.

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.