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Doctor Specialties could include:
- Neurologist
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Orthopedic Surgeon
- Internist
- Family Practice Phy...
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You develop persistent, severe back pain develops; You have any numbness, loss of movement, weakness, or bowel or bladder changes;
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Nurses play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of disk herniation disease. They assist health care practitioners in performing basic physical testing, such as the straight-leg raising test. They also play an important role in determi...
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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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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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