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Doctor Specialties could include:
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Orthopedic Surgeon
- Internist
- Anesthesiologist
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Clinical neurophysiologist
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Physical Medicine Specialist
- Certified registere...
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Massage therapist
- Physical Medicine &...
- Family Practice Phy...
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Unexplained fever with back pain; Back pain after a severe blow or fall; Redness or swelling on the back or spine; Pain traveling down your legs below the knee; Weakness or numbness in your buttocks, thigh, leg, or pelvis; Burning with urination o...
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The diagnosis of sciatica is usually made by a PCP or a mid-level practitioner (physician assistant [PA] or nurse practitioner [NP]). Other physician specialists, such as neurologists, orthopedists, and physiatrists (specialists in physical medici...
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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 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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A nurse anesthetist prepares a child for surgery in the operating room. ( Science Source/Photo Researchers . Reproduced by permission.)
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Physiatrist (fizz eye' uh tree).
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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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