Taxonomy Code 2083P0011X

The directory of Physicians (Undersea and Hyperbaric) in Dothan, Alabama was last updated 1/9/2024

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.