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For primary care purposes if a patient has multiple chronic metabolic diseases should he see a family medicine dr. or internal medicine dr. whos more?

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Personal choice: Personally, I would choose the doctor I felt most comfortable with, is most approachable and is a good listener.

Answered 1/6/2021

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