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Which Doctor Should Be Consulted To Get A Mammography Done?
Posted on
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Answered on
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Question : I am not sure if I can ask for my wife.
She is covered under insurance policy.
My question is : She wants to get a mammograph to be done. Which doctor should I consult before and after test?
She is covered under insurance policy.
My question is : She wants to get a mammograph to be done. Which doctor should I consult before and after test?
Brief Answer:
A general surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
To get a prescription for mammography, you will need to consult a general surgeon. After the mammography is done and reported by radiologist, you will need to take the report to the surgeon again.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
A general surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
To get a prescription for mammography, you will need to consult a general surgeon. After the mammography is done and reported by radiologist, you will need to take the report to the surgeon again.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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