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Me and my husband want to go for a thorough checkup. we both lost a parent to cancer. diabetes in both families. cholestrol in mine. high blood pressure in both. both overweight. what type of doctor must we see to test and check everything.

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Dr. Gerald Klein answered

Gp or internist: Start with a general practitioner( or family practitioner) or internist. They can direct you to any specialist you might need

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Answered 1/17/2018

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A member asked:

Me and my husband want to go for a thorough checkup. we both lost a parent to cancer. diabetes in both families. cholestrol in mine. high blood pressure in both. both overweight. what type of doctor must we see to test and check everything.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Klein answered

Dr Friedlander agreed

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