Expert coverage in various medical and healthcare specialties
Criteria Médica has medical experts belonging to the official healthcare specialties recognized under current regulations, as well as other healthcare professionals with accredited forensic training and experience.
This coverage allows us to assign each case to the most suitable specialist, ensuring an analysis aligned with real clinical practice and the scientific standards of each discipline.
OFFICIAL MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Specialties recognized in Royal Decrees RD 183/2008, RD 689/2021, and RD 610/2024, as well as emerging specialties in the process of regulation.

Allergology
Diagnoses and treats allergies and immune system disorders, including asthma.

Clinical Analysis
Focuses on diagnosing diseases through laboratory tests on bodily fluids.

Pathological Anatomy
Studies diseases through microscopic and macroscopic analysis of tissues and cells.

Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
Manages anesthesia during surgeries and procedures, and is responsible for pain control and resuscitation.

Angiology and Vascular Surgery
Treats diseases of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and lymphatics) using methods medical and surgical.

Digestive System
Diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system, from the esophagus to the rectum.

Clinical Biochemistry
Specialty that analyzes bodily fluids to diagnose and control diseases using biomarkers and advanced laboratory techniques.

Cardiology
Specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and circulatory system diseases.

Cardiovascular Surgery
Performs surgical procedures on the heart and great vessels.

General and Digestive System Surgery
Surgical specialty covering operations of the abdomen, digestive tract, breasts and skin, among other areas.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgically treats diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, face, and jaws.

Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
Responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal system diseases.

Pediatric Surgery
Performs operations on babies, children, and adolescents.

Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructs or improves the appearance and function of body structures affected by defects, trauma, or diseases.

Thoracic Surgery
Specializes in surgical procedures on organs within the thorax, excluding the heart.

Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venereology
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes, including sexually transmitted infections.

Endocrinology and Nutrition
Addresses metabolic and hormonal disorders, such as diabetes and thyroid problems.

Clinical Pharmacology
Studies the effects of drugs in humans to optimize their safe and effective use.

Medical Genetics
Specialty that studies the genetic basis of diseases, their diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, including genetic counseling for patients and families. In the process of creation by the MSC.

Geriatrics
Focuses on the health and comprehensive care of older adults.

Gynecology and Obstetrics
Deals with the health of the female reproductive system and manages pregnancy and childbirth.

Hematology and Hemotherapy
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the blood and hematopoietic organs.

Medical Hydrology
Uses medicinal mineral waters and natural physical agents for therapeutic purposes.

Immunology
Studies the immune system and its disorders, including autoimmunity and transplants.

Occupational Medicine
Dedicated to the prevention of occupational risks and the health of workers in their work environment.

Physical Education and Sports Medicine
Applies medicine to sports and physical activity, preventing and treating injuries.

Family and Community Medicine
Provides comprehensive and continuous medical care to individuals, families, and the community in primary care.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Restores function and quality of life for patients with physical disabilities or limitations.

Intensive Care Medicine
Provides life support to critically ill patients in intensive care units.

Internal Medicine
Focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of complex diseases in adults.

Legal and Forensic Medicine
Applies medical knowledge to legal and judicial matters, including determining causes of death.

Nuclear Medicine
Uses radioactive material for diagnostic imaging and disease treatment.

Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Focuses on preventing diseases and promoting health at the population and hospital level.

Emergency Medicine
Provides immediate care and critical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries, both inside and outside the hospital.

Microbiology and Parasitology
Studies pathogenic microorganisms and parasites to diagnose and control infections.

Nephrology
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases.

Pulmonology
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the lungs and respiratory system.

Neurosurgery
Performs surgical procedures on the central and peripheral nervous system, including the brain and spinal column.

Clinical Neurophysiology
Studies the function of the nervous system using recording techniques to diagnose pathologies.

Neurology
Diagnoses and treats non-surgical nervous system disorders, such as epilepsy, stroke, or Parkinson’s.

Ophthalmology
Dedicated to comprehensive eye and visual system care.

Medical Oncology
Treats cancer using systemic therapies such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Radiation Oncology
Uses radiotherapy to treat cancer.

Otorhinolaryngology
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and related head and neck structures.

Pediatrics and its Specific Areas
Provides comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents.

Psychiatry
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents mental and emotional disorders.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Radiodiagnosis
Uses imaging techniques (X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound) for medical diagnosis medical.

Rheumatology
Diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal and systemic autoimmune diseases.

Urology
Focuses on the urinary system in men and women, and the male reproductive system.
HEALTHCARE SPECIALTIES

Dentistry

Psychology

Nursing

Pharmacy
Medical-forensic assessment of healthcare provision for the analysis of potential medical malpractice and technical support in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings.
OTHER NON-HEALTHCARE SPECIALTIES
- Actuarial (report from a certified actuary with stamped college paper)
- Economist
- Genetics (non-medical)
- Occupational risk prevention (medical and non-medical)
- Calligraphy