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My nearby hospital has a growth & development endocrinologist and a diabetes and endocrinology doctor.which one should i consult for cushings?

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Dr. Joseph Mathews answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Difficult to say: It is likely that the growth ; development endocrinologist sees mostly pediatric patients. The diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism doctor should be your better endocrinologist for adults.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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