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Diverticulitis Learning Center
Doctor Specialties could include:
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Gastroenterologist
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Gastrointestinal Surgeon
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Call your health care provider if symptoms of diverticulitis occur. Also call if you have diverticulitis and symptoms worsen or new symptoms develop.
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Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are often diagnosed by primary care practitioners and gastroenterologists during the course of examinations for other problems. In some instances, patients may require surgical intervention. Imaging studies to ass...
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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Question: What is the best way to choose a qualified surgeon? Answer: Educate yourself about your surgical procedure. Choose a specialist who has performed many of these procedures and who is board certified in his or her particular specialty. In ...
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General surgery is the treatment of injury, deformity, and disease using operative procedures.
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Finding a surgeon refers to the process of choosing a doctor with specialized training in one or more branches of surgery to perform a specific procedure. It is almost always done in the context of elective surgery rather than emergency operations.
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