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My wbc has been running on the high side ( 10-13)for years. doctor seems not worried but i am. should i go to a specialist? if so, what kind of doctor

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

He's probably right: What your looking for is a hematologist.

Answered 1/12/2014

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