Doctorology

Gastroenterologists explain the ins and outs of the bowels and gastroenterological problems, and why they can be difficult to diagnose.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerning the skin and appendages, such as the hair and sweat glands. As the body's largest organ, our skin is the first line of defense.

We take a look at the eyes, & Robert gets educated him about his peepers. We learn that an optometrist is your regular eye doctor who diagnoses myopia & other vision impairments.

Robert’s uncle may just give him a heart attack before the day is done. Fortunately for Robert, today they’re investigating the specialty of cardiology!

Neurology is the branch of medicine dealing with the disorders of the nervous system. Robert and his uncle talk to a neurologist, a doctor specialized in this field.

Hematology is the study of blood & Robert failed to mention to his uncle that he is terrified of needles as the two go in to have blood work done.

Learn about what can offset that balance and the effects of alcohol on the liver. See how liver transplants, an operation performed by hepatologists.

Immunology explores the physiological functioning of the immune system in persons of good health and illness. See what happens when the immune system gets confused!

Pulmonology is the specialty that deals with the lungs and the respiratory tract. Discover how the respiratory system keep us alive, while keeping foreign matter out of us!

Anesthesiology is a special branch of medicine which involves preparing patients to undergo surgery without the pain. It also involves the general management of pain.

Urology focuses on the urinary tracts of males & females, & the reproductive system of males. Gynecology pertains exclusively to the female reproductive system.

Robert gets a lesson in Traumatology from his uncle or is it a traumatizing lesson? During their visit to the Trauma Bay Robert's accident-prone Uncle, is kept on his toes.