Taxonomy Code 2083T0002X

The directory of Medical Toxicologists in BronX, New York was last updated 1/9/2024

Medical Toxicologists
Taxonomy Code 2083T0002X

Classification: Preventive Medicine

Description

Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings, and environmental and workplace exposures.

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.