Specialty Care
Primary care and metabolic management would be incomplete without specialists to address more specific systems-based issues that may arise while ATLAS addresses broader care and coordination. Read below to understand why each specialty is important to your health.
Cardiology
The cardiovascular system, comprised of the heart, blood, and blood vessels, is essential for sustaining life. It is the highway for which everything is transported, and the heart keeps the highway moving. The system helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body while carrying waste products to other organs to process. It regulates body temperature, supports the immune system by transporting infection-fighting cells to where they are needed, and does the same for hormones that keep the body regulated.
Nephrology
The kidneys play a critical role in keeping the body balanced by filtering waste products, excess water, and toxins from the blood and eliminating them through the urine. They also control blood pressure by managing the body’s salt and water levels. The kidneys are even are involved in ensuring they body has enough oxygen by signaling the production of red blood cells.
Hepatology
The liver is one of the body’s most important organs, responsible for many essential functions that keep us healthy. It filters toxins from the blood, processes nutrients, and converts food into energy the body can use. It also removes harmful substances such as medications, alcohol, and metabolic waste from the blood before they can damage tissues. In addition, the liver helps regulate blood sugar and produces proteins vital for blood clotting and maintaining fluid balance.
Dermatology
The skin is the body’s largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against the outside world. It is also the first organ that is seen from the outside world. It protects the body from harmful substances, microorganisms, and harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The skin also helps regulates body temperature and prevents excessive loss of water and electrolytes.
