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I am a 67 yr old woman who was sick most of this past winter. what kind of dr can i work with on my immune system and what should i expect.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Allergist/immunologi: You will likely get a better assessment with someone specialised in immunology.

Dr Gels and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2020

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Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Allergy-immunologist: An immunologist will take a complete history, examination and order laboratory tests looking at various parts of the immune system.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/14/2015

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