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Need a follow-up breast u/s but insurance changed and cant see old ob-gyn. would my primary care provider write script for the ultrasound or only ob?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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Contact your PCP: Most primary care doctors are comfortable in the early management of breast issues. You should talk to your PCP about this, if he/she doesn't feel comfortable, they can refer you to a local breast center.

Answered 10/14/2014

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A member asked:

Need a follow-up breast u/s but insurance changed and cant see old ob-gyn. would my primary care provider write script for the ultrasound or only ob?

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