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Which doctors specialize in gerd?
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Gastroenterologists: Gastroenterologists are the most knowledgable with regards to diseases in the esophagus and stomach.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Several: For medication treatment of symptoms, primary care physicians and gastroenterologist provide the frontline in care. Generally, specialists for gerd include minimally invasive surgeons, minimally invasive thoracic surgeons, and gastroenterologists. The option/s for potential curative intervention requires surgical specialists to treat and/or cure.
Answered 6/17/2015
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