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Doctor Specialties could include:
- Neurologist
- Internist
- Pain Management Spe...
- Family Practice Phy...
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Massage therapist
- Anesthesiologist
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You develop shingles; You have symptoms of neuralgia, especially if over-the-counter pain medications do not relieve your pain; You have severe pain (see a pain specialist)
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A neurologist is a physician who has undergone additional training to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system.
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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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Pain management is a subspecialty of anesthesiology. Anesthesiologists are doctors who complete a three-year residency in anesthesiology, and are responsible for monitoring and maintaining patient health and pain relief before, during and after surgery.
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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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The anesthesiologist's role is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during, and after surgery.
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