Iron Deficiency Anemia : Doctor Specialties
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Call for an appointment with the health care provider if symptoms suggestive of this disorder develop or if blood is noted in the stool.
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Weakness, dizziness, listlessness, or fatigue may be the first signs of iron deficiency anemia. A compulsion to chew on ice cubes or to eat soil is also an indication of iron deficiency. The pediatrician should be consulted if the child is extreme...
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Screening for iron deficiency anemia is commonly conducted by nurses and physicians. However, when professionally-trained personnel are not available, other people may be given specific training to administer the screening test. Laboratory technic...
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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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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. After passing an examination and completing the requirements, the doctor is eligible to become Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
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