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What kind of doctor diagnoses hyperparathyroidism?
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Endocrinologist.: The diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism could be made by a general practitioner or internist but the most experienced specialist would be an endocrinologist.
Answered 10/29/2017
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PrimaryCare/Endocrin: Hyperparathyroidism can be diagnosed by your Family Physician/Internist or an Endocrinologist Most asymptomatoic patients are diagnosed by finding of high calcium level in their blodd on routine blood exam and is confirmed by doing Parathyroid hormone level and 25 HYDROXY Vit D level to differentiate between Primary and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Answered 10/29/2017
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Diagnosis: Typically an endocrinologist can evaluate and diagnose hyperparathyroidism.
Answered 5/11/2016
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