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A member asked:
What type of dr. would i see for a ganglion cyst?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Rfe by your doctor: Who ever your doctor recommends , and who is trained to do the procedure like from from gen surgeon , orhtho surgeon , hand surgeon , and plastic surgeon. Ganglion on the foot podiatry surgeons (dpm ) will excises.
Answered 12/5/2013
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Surgeon: This could be hand, general, or pediatric surgeon depending on age of patient.
Answered 4/24/2019
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Hand Doctor: A hand surgeon is an expert in all problems of the hand and wrist. It can probably be drained.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Hand surgeon: Hand surgeon if the cyst is on the hand/wrist.
Answered 9/9/2013
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