<p><a href="http://www.andover.edu/isham/consults.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.andover.edu/isham/consults.htm</a></p>
<p>Allergy
Cardiology
Dentistry/Orthodontics
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Gynecology
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Optometry
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology
Plastic Surgery <<<<<<<<<<<<<----------
Podiatry
Psychiatry
Radiology
Urology
Vascular Surgery</p>
<p>The simple explanation... They will cater to the student needs beyond a general practitioner for more specialized medical needs. No need to go home for treatment. </p>
<p>I wouldn't bet on any managed care insurance plan covering the expenses, though.</p>
<p>But I think what Blair meant is why students will need services for plastic surgery?</p>
<p>Can't plastic surgery be a lot more than nose jobs and liposuction? I know when my youngest daughter got a severe facial laceration a few years ago, the clean up and stitching was done by a plastic surgeon. He did a real nice job. The scarring was minimal. I am pretty confident it would have turned out differently with just a random ER intern or resident doing it.</p>
<p>Most plastic surgery is not "cosmetic" plastic surgery. If you seriously wound your hand for example, you want a plastic surgeon to stitch you up, so that your hand works the same afterwards. Plastic surgeons work includes reconstruction of muscle systems etc., not just closure of wounds.</p>
<p>Yes...thank you, blairt and others...for feeding the fears and phobias I opened up about in the "Dark Side" thread. This is exactly what the doctor ordered.</p>
<p>not!</p>
<p>I don't think that Andover students can pop into the health center and get a nose job.</p>
<p>However: scar removal (I had this done by a PS) and delicate nerve work aren't always covered by the school's policy. I think Andover is trying to show that they do cover it?</p>
<p>ithink this is a good sign, it means that the hospital is equipped to adequately take care of student needs, yes including boob jobs. :D just imho tho.</p>