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Can internists recommend surgery for a patient ?
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Referral: An internist is a physician that specializes in adult medicine. They can assess you and order labs/imaging as appropriate to determine if surgery is required. They are then able to refer you to an appropriate surgeon for further evaluation and more specific recommendations.
Answered 2/20/2016
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