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My father has ammonia in his blood. what type doctor should i take him to?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Likely liver disease: You probably need an internal medicine or gastrointestinal specialist.

Dr Brenneman agreed

Answered 3/13/2013

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