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What type of specialist or doctor can help with leg pain/sciatica? thanks so much.
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I would see-: -a fellowship trained spine surgeon to be evaluated . Not all need surgery, but a good place 2 start. May need referrals 2 a pain clinic or neurologist. , as well as imaging.
Answered 9/22/2016
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