Ribera Medical Center

Specialities

Algology

The study of pain. Algology (pain management) is a scientific field that deals with both chronic pain of all kinds and severe pain of unidentified origin.

Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology or anesthesia. Is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery.

Cardiology

Is a medical specialty and a branch of internal medicine concerned with disorders of the heart. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions as congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, electrophysiology, heart failure and valvular heart disease.

Coloproctology

Branch of medicine dealing with pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus and colorectal surgery. Colorectal surgery as specialty inside proctology.

Gastroenterology

Is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

General Surgery

Is a discipline of surgery having a central core of knowledge. Embraces anatomy, physiology, metabolism, immunology, nutrition, pathology, wound healing, shock and resuscitation, intensive care, and neoplasia.

Geriatrics

Our bodies change over time, and our health care needs to adapt with us. Is the specialty focused on the high-quality, person-centered care we all need as we age. High-quality care aims to improve health, independence, and quality of life for older people.

Gynecological Oncology

Is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system. As specialists, they have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of these cancers including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer.

Gynecology and Obstetrics

Is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. Covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period for Obstetrics. And for Gynecology covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries and breasts.

Hematology

Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders. These include blood and bone marrow cells. Hematological tests can help diagnose anemia, infection, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, and leukemia.

Intensive Care Medicine

It includes providing life support, invasive monitoring techniques, resuscitation, and end-of-life care. Also called critical care medicine, is a medical specialty that deals with seriously or critically ill patients who have, are at risk of, or are recovering from conditions that may be life-threatening.

Internal Medicine

Is a medical specialty in which physicians apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to diagnose and treat adults with a very broad range of health concerns and diseases. General internists are uniquely qualified to practice primary care and follow patients through their adult lives.

Medical Oncology

Concerns the specialized assessment and management of patients with cancer. Deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer.

Nephrology

Is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the kidney. Primary kidney disorders, but also the management of the systemic consequences of kidney dysfunction.

Neurology

Is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, known in common parlance as brain surgery. Is the medical specialty concerned with the surgical treatment of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.

Nutrition

Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity.

Ophthalmology

Is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists typically provide specialty eye care - medical and surgical.

Pathological Anatomy

Is a branch of pathology and medicine that deals with the diagnosis of diseases based on the macroscopic examination of surgical and microscopic parts for the examination of cells and tissues.

Pediatric Allergology

Is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and care of children with allergies, asthma, eczema, and other types of immune system disorders and issues.

Pediatric Surgery

Is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Subspecialties of pediatric surgery itself include: neonatal surgery and fetal surgery.

Pediatrics

Is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people seek pediatric care through the age of 21.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy (PT) is care that aims to ease pain and help you function, move, and live better. People of all ages benefit from physical therapy. It can treat a variety of health problems.

Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is used to repair and reconstruct missing or damaged tissue and skin. The main aim of plastic surgery is to restore the function and appearance of tissue and skin so it's as close to normal as possible.

Pneumology

Pulmonology or Pneumology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. It is also known as respirology, respiratory medicine, or chest medicine in some countries and areas.

Psychiatry

Is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

Psychology

Is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. Psychologists seek an understanding of the emergent properties of brains, linking the discipline to neuroscience.

Radiology

Is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose diseases and guide their treatment, within the bodies of humans and other animals. The radiographer, is a specially trained healthcare professional that uses sophisticated technology and positioning techniques to produce medical images for the radiologist to interpret.

Rheumatology

Is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology, along with allergy & immunology, is considered to be the study and practice of medical immunology.

Surgical Oncology

Is a field of medicine that uses surgery to treat cancer. Its main goal is to find harmful tumors in your body and remove them.

Traumatology and Orthopedics

Are a medical-surgical specialty that studies, diagnoses and treats problems or diseases that affect the extremities of the body. The orthopedic traumatologist treats all damage, injury or disease that occurs in the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and nervous tissue.

Urology

Is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary-tract system and the reproductive organs. Organs under the domain of urology include the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs (testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis).