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I recently discovered an unfamiliar growth in my groin area. should i see my ob-gyn person whose title is cnm, arnp; my dermatologist, or my pcp?

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Dr. Mohamed Aboyoussef answered

Dermatologist: start by a dermatologist who also can help obtain a skin biopsy if needed

Answered 10/2/2015

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A member asked:

I recently discovered an unfamiliar growth in my groin area. should i see my ob-gyn person whose title is cnm, arnp; my dermatologist, or my pcp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mohamed Aboyoussef answered

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