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Cardiac Surgery is a surgical heart care specialty that focuses on both traditional and minimally-invasive surgical interventions to effectively treat heart conditions and congenital heart defects. 

Urology is a major medical specialty that focuses on all conditions of the male and female genitourinary tract and reproductive system in males (such as the prostate). Urologists diagnose and treat conditions related to the genitourinary system, these can include kidney stones, bladder infections, and urinary incontinence. 

A kidney transplant is a surgery where a healthy donor kidney from a donor is placed into someone whose kidneys are no longer working properly. This new kidney takes over the job of a normal healthy kidney, filtering the blood, removing waste and extra fluids, and regulating blood pressure. The donor can be someone who has passed away and donated their organs, or a living person (often a relative or friend) who chooses to give one of their kidneys.

Nephrology is a medical specialty focused on conditions related to the kidneys, these include kidney stones, kidney disease, kidney failure, infections and high blood pressure. 

Diagnostic radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging techniques, like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, to take images of the inside of your body. These images help doctors see bones, organs, and tissues to check for any problems, such as broken bones, infections, tumors, or internal injuries. By looking at these images, doctors can make accurate diagnoses and determine the best treatments for you without needing to perform surgery or other invasive procedures.