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Can you go straight to a specialist doctor?
Nowadays, many people go directly to specialists, without a referral from another physician. It may not be unusual for someone to see a cardiologist if they are worried about a heart symptom, for example, or to go to the neurologist that helped a friend tackle migraines.
Where to go when no one can diagnose you?
What should I do if I can’t get a diagnosis? If you think you have an underlying disease that hasn’t been diagnosed, you can ask your primary care provider for a referral to a specialist. And if you or your doctor suspect the disease could be genetic, you can always make an appointment at a medical genetics clinic.
What kind of doctor do I see for leg pain?
Here are some specialists who can treat leg pain and injuries: Orthopedic specialist or orthopedic surgeon. Vascular surgeon. Rheumatologist.
What to do when your doctor will not listen to you?
Here are steps you can take if your doctor isn’t listening to you
- Be honest about how you are really feeling. When the doctor says “How are you?” how do you respond?
- Set clear goals and communicate them. Take some time to consider what you want to get out of this appointment.
- Ask the Right Questions.
- Find a new doctor.
When should you visit a cardiologist?
You have shortness of breath, palpitations or dizziness. A cardiologist can determine if a heart condition is the cause. These symptoms may be a sign of abnormal heart rhythm or coronary artery disease. You have diabetes.
Can you eat before seeing a cardiologist?
The stress test is a repeat performance of the resting test, with the addition of 10 minutes on a treadmill. This may seem like a short amount of time, but increasing speeds and a 15\% incline—added to the fact that you can’t eat anything for several hours before the test—make it more difficult than you’d think.
Do I need to see a urologist?
When patients notice something unusual, whether it be an issue with bladder control or an enlarged prostate, their first thought should be to see their primary care doctor. A GP can do an initial evaluation and decide whether you need to be referred to a specialist, which in this case would be a urologist.
Is your first visit with a urologist intimidating or embarrassing?
Regardless of any preconceptions you may have due to the nature of this specialty, your first visit with a urologist does not have to be intimidating or embarrassing! If you have been referred to a urologist by your primary care provider, there is likely a medical issue your doctor is seeking a second opinion for.
Should you skip your GP and see a urologist?
Patients may also choose to skip their GP and come direct to a specialist. This may happen if they had some acute issue in the emergency, or have an issue they feel more comfortable speaking about directly with a urologist, such as erectile dysfunction.
What to expect when you go to the cardiologist?
What to Expect When You Visit the Cardiologist. Home/Heart Health Tips/What to Expect When You Visit the Cardiologist. The last visit to your primary care physician uncovered a possible issue with your heart that may require a patch monitor. The appointment for a cardiologist is approaching, and you are rather nervous.