The institutions in the South Texas Medical Center specialize is several areas of service. The specialties listed are not inclusive of all services provided in the South Texas Medical Center institutions.
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Cardiovascular Services
Cardiovascular medicine focuses on the treatment of acquired diseases affecting the heart and the great vessels.
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Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
Rehab medicine focuses on restoring function to people with muscle, bone, tissue and nervous system injuries.
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Emergency Services
Emergency services specialize in the initial treatment and acute care of patients who present with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and require immediate attention.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
Allows surgeons to operate on patients using small precision instruments that minimize pain, scaring, blood loss and recovery time.
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Neonatal Services
Neonatal healthcare refers to the provision of medical care for newborns up to 28 days after birth.
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Neurosciences
Neurology specifically deals with the diagnoses and treatment of diseases involving central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems.
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Oncology Services
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors (cancer), from screening and diagnosis, to therapy and surgery.
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Orthopedic Services
Orthopedics is the study of the musculoskeletal system.
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Transplant Services
Organ transplantation is the moving of an organ from one body to another with the purpose of replacing a patient’s damaged or absent organ.
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Women’s services
Women’s health services are dedicated to treating women’s unique biological and physiological needs.
