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Can chiropractors order mri's of spine or just md's?

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Dr. Jefferson Chen answered

Depends: This would depend on the state and country, but in general, licensed chiroprators in most states in the U.S. Can order mris of the spine.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 5/10/2019

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