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what's the best doctor to see for a lower back injury from a car wreck?
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Dr. Babu Welch answered
24 years experience Neurosurgery
A Physiatrist: These physicians specialize in rehabilitation techniques and less invasive procedural relief of low back pain. They frquently work closely with neurosurgeons and will make the referral if their approaches are not successful.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
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Dr. Eric Weisman commented
36 years experience Neurology
Neurologists also manage back problems.
Apr 27, 2014
Dr. Hooman Melamed answered
22 years experience Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Rehab doc: It best to get started w/ a physical medicine or physiatrist to evaluate you, do proper imaging & if necessary refer you to a spine surgeon.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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