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To see a wrist surgeon in the u.s or specialist , do you need a doctors referral ?
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Wrist surgeon: No. However your insurance carrier may require you go through a primary care doctor first.
Answered 4/26/2015
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Variable: Some orthopedic specialists require a referral from another provider and others accept self-referrals. Does your health insurance company specify if they require a referral from a primary care provider?
Answered 9/11/2019
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