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What type of doctor is able to treat and if possible drain a baker's cyst?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

An orthopod, or: Your doctor or a rheumatologist can also help if they are comfortable dealing with it, good luck

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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