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Do i see a nephrologist or a urologist for protein in urine?

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Primary care first: In many cases your primary care provider should begin the evaluation of this abnormality. It may not need to go any further, but if needed your pcp can refer you to the appropriate specialist.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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