A 47-year-old member asked:
Can family physician remove an infected ingrown toe nail?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mak Yousefpouranswered
DM Care, Wound Care, Surgeries 19 years experience
Yes: However, a podiatrist does this day and day out. I would highly recommend you see a podiatrist.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Why not ask them?: For the most part, i believe they will defer to a podiatrist. It is hard for a primary care doc to keep instruments for every type of scenerio. This is why we have specialists.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Libby Putnamanswered
Podiatry 13 years experience
Yes.: Podiatrists do it more often, though, so if you're able to, see the specialist.
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