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Which specialist is best for getting an ankle brachial pressure index test done?
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A vasular: Surgeon is the one to see. Your family doctor may be able to order this test at the hospitals xray department.
Answered 11/12/2013
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Can be done : By a number of specialists. The test is rather easy to perform. I'm a foot doctor, I do them myself in my office. They are performed in some internal medicine practices and any vascular specialist office I am sure ones them as well.
Answered 11/12/2013
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