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Call your provider if there is any unexplained lump or swelling.
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Choose a specialist who has performed many of these procedures and who is board certified in his or her particular specialty...Many disease processes and surgical procedures have support groups to assist patients...See also choosing a primary care provider ...
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General surgery is the treatment of injury, deformity, and disease using operative procedures. Purpose General surgery is frequently performed to alleviate suffering when a cure is unlikely through medication alone.
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Definitions 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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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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