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Can a general surgeon remove a chalazion?
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Chalazion: Chalazia are typically excised by an eye doctor.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Certainly: If the surgeon feels comfortable with the procedure, he could certainly remove/drain the chalazion. It is eye surgery so an ophthalmologist would be the definitive doctor to do the procedure.
Answered 4/10/2018
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