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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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Gp or internist: Start with a general practitioner( or family practitioner) or internist. They can direct you to any specialist you might need
Answered 1/17/2018
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