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Which specialist deals with ganglion cysts? is it a surgeon or orthopedic surgeon

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Ortho: is likely your best choice, in this regard.

Answered 2/25/2020

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ganglion cyst: This can be handled by either one.

Dr Boling agreed

Answered 2/25/2020

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