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Should i be under the care of a trauma surgeon or a cardiologist for my heart contusion from a car accident?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Both: If u need emergency surgery - surgeon first and cardiology will also be imvolved.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. David Kwon answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oncology

Both: If you were involved in a car accident and suffered a cardiac contusion, a trauma surgeon is the best trained to rule out any further injury to other organ parts. A cardiologist should be involved to make sure you don't have any cardiac-related that needs further workup or followup.

Answered 8/11/2016

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