Directory of top Physicians (Undersea and Hyperbaric) in Albany, Georgia, USA
Taxonomy Code 2083P0011X
The directory of Physicians (Undersea and Hyperbaric) in Albany, Georgia was last updated 6/30/2024
Physicians (Undersea and Hyperbaric)
Taxonomy Code 2083P0011X
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Description
A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added]
Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007.
http://www.abprevmed.org/.
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.