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I was diagnosed and hospitalized for diverticulitis in dec 2019. i was told to get a colonoscopy after the infection was gone. whats the best way to select a doctor to perform the colonoscopy? diverticulitis / colonoscopy

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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PCP: Your best resource to coordinate all tests would be your primary care doc, who will be able to refer you for a colonoscopy.

Answered 1/23/2020

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed and hospitalized for diverticulitis in dec 2019. i was told to get a colonoscopy after the infection was gone. whats the best way to select a doctor to perform the colonoscopy? diverticulitis / colonoscopy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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