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3D mammogram
A
A1C test
ACL reconstruction
ANA test
AV node ablation
Abdominal hysterectomy
Abdominal ultrasound
Active surveillance for prostate cancer
Acupuncture
Adrenalectomy
Allergy shots
Allergy skin tests
Allogeneic stem cell transplant
Amniocentesis
Ankle-brachial index
Annuloplasty
Aortic root surgery
Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement
Arthroscopy
Atrial fibrillation ablation
Atrial flutter ablation
Auditory brainstem implant
Autologous stem cell transplant
Awake brain surgery
B
BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Bariatric surgery
Barium enema
Basal body temperature for natural family planning
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS)
Bilirubin test
Biofeedback
Birth control patch
Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)
Blepharoplasty
Blood and bone marrow stem cell donation
Blood donation
Blood pressure test
Blood transfusion
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
Bone density test
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
Bone marrow transplant
Bone scan
Botox injections
Brachytherapy
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
Breast MRI
Breast augmentation
Breast biopsy
Breast cancer supportive therapy and survivorship
Breast cancer surgery
Breast lift
Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
Breast reconstruction with implants
Breast reduction surgery
Breast self-exam for breast awareness
Bronchoscopy
Brow lift
Buttock lift
C
C-reactive protein test
C-section
CA 125 test
COVID-19 antibody testing
COVID-19 diagnostic testing
CT coronary angiogram
CT scan
Canalith repositioning procedure
Cancer treatment
Capsule endoscopy
Cardiac ablation
Cardiac catheterization
Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
Cardioversion
Carotid angioplasty and stenting
Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid ultrasound
Cataract surgery
Cervical mucus method for natural family planning
Chemical peel
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
Chest X-rays
Chiropractic adjustment
Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Cholesterol test
Circumcision (male)
Cochlear implants
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Colectomy
Colonoscopy
Colposcopy
Combination birth control pills
Complete blood count (CBC)
Computerized tomography (CT) urogram
Concussion testing
Contraceptive implant
Convalescent plasma therapy
Copper IUD (ParaGard)
Cornea transplant
Coronary angiogram
Coronary angioplasty and stents
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Cortisone shots
Cosmetic surgery
Creatinine tests
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Cystoscopy
Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) tests
D
Deceased-donor kidney transplant
Deep brain stimulation
Dental implant surgery
Depo-Provera (contraceptive injection)
Dermabrasion
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Discogram
Diskectomy
Donor nephrectomy
E
EEG (electroencephalogram)
EP study
Ear reconstruction
Ear tubes
Echocardiogram
Egg freezing
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electromyography (EMG)
Endometrial ablation
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Endoscopic ultrasound
Epilepsy surgery
Esophageal manometry
Esophagectomy
External beam radiation for prostate cancer
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Eye exam
F
Face transplant
Face-lift
Facial feminization surgery
Facial fillers for wrinkles
Family therapy
Fecal occult blood test
Feminizing hormone therapy
Feminizing surgery
Ferritin test
Fetal fibronectin test
Fetal surgery
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
G
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Gene therapy
General anesthesia
Genetic testing
Glucose challenge test
Glucose tolerance test
H
HIDA scan
HPV test
Hand transplant
Heart scan (coronary calcium scan)
Heart transplant
Heart valve surgery
Hematocrit test
Hemodialysis
Hemoglobin test
Hip replacement
Holter monitor
Home enteral nutrition
Home parenteral nutrition
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
Hormone therapy for breast cancer
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Hypnosis
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Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
Implantable loop recorder: A heart monitoring device
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Integrative medicine
Intragastric balloon
Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)
Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
Intravenous pyelogram
J
Jaw surgery
K
Kidney biopsy
Kidney transplant
Knee braces for osteoarthritis
Knee replacement
L
LASIK eye surgery
Labor induction
Laminectomy
Laryngotracheal reconstruction
Larynx and trachea transplant
Laser hair removal
Laser resurfacing
Liposuction
Liver biopsy
Liver function tests
Liver transplant
Living-donor kidney transplant
Living-donor liver transplant
Living-donor transplant
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Lumpectomy
Lung cancer screening
Lung transplant
Lung volume reduction surgery
M
MRI
Magnetic resonance elastography
Mammogram
Masculinizing hormone therapy
Masculinizing surgery
Mastectomy
Maze procedure
Medical abortion
Microalbumin test
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
Mitral valve repair and mitral valve replacement
Mohs surgery
Molecular breast imaging
Morning-after pill
Myomectomy
N
Neck lift
Needle biopsy
Neobladder reconstruction
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Nondirected living-donor transplant
Nonstress test
Nuclear stress test
O
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Oral cancer screening
Otoplasty
P
PSA test
Pacemaker
Palliative care
Pancreas transplant
Pap smear
Pediatric cervical spine surgery
Pelvic exam
Penile implants
Penis pump
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line
Peritoneal dialysis
Polysomnography (sleep study)
Positron emission tomography scan
Precision medicine for breast cancer
Preemptive kidney transplant
Prostate biopsy
Prostate brachytherapy
Prostate laser surgery
Prostatectomy
Prothrombin time test
Proton therapy
Psychotherapy
Pulmonary valve repair and replacement
Pulmonary vein isolation
R
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy for breast cancer
Radiofrequency neurotomy
Rectal prolapse surgery
Rh factor blood test
Rheumatoid factor
Rhinoplasty
Rhythm method for natural family planning
Robotic hysterectomy
Robotic myomectomy
Robotic surgery
S
SPECT scan
SVT ablation
Sclerotherapy
Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Sentinel node biopsy
Septoplasty
Shoulder replacement surgery
Skin biopsy
Sleeve gastrectomy
Spinal fusion
Spirometry
Splenectomy
Stereotactic body radiotherapy
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Stool DNA test
Stress test
T
Tattoo removal
Telestroke (stroke telemedicine)
Testicular exam
Thyroidectomy
Tilt table test
Tonsillectomy
Top surgery for transgender men and nonbinary people
Top surgery for transgender women and nonbinary people
Tracheostomy
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Transgender voice therapy and surgery
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Tricuspid valve repair and tricuspid valve replacement
Tubal ligation
Tummy tuck
U
Ultrasound
Upper endoscopy
Urinalysis
V
Vaginal hysterectomy
Vagus nerve stimulation
Valvuloplasty
Vasectomy
Vasectomy reversal
Ventricular assist device (VAD)
Ventricular tachycardia ablation
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Virtual colonoscopy
W
Whipple procedure
Wisdom tooth extraction
Withdrawal method (coitus interruptus)
X
X-ray
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