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Please answer! what kind of doctor would prescribe a weight loss drug?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

There are: Obesity specialists, buy any primary care physician can normally prescribe a weight loss drug.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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