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I had an inguinal hernia surgery 17 months ago, and need to change doctors because of a move. as i still have occasional pain around the op site, i will need a doctor. will a new doctor require my records from the place i currently go?

Q: i had an inguinal hernia surgery 17 months ago, and need to change doctors because of a move. as i still have occasional pain around the op site, i will need a doctor. will a new doctor require my records from the place i currently go?

: Yes, having your records transferred in time would be critical to establish with a doc in the area you moved to. Start with a primary care doc who would be able to refer you to a surgeon if needed.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes, having your records transferred in time would be critical to establish with a doc in the area you moved to. Start with a primary care doc who would be able to refer you to a surgeon if needed.

Answered 7/4/2021

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A member asked:

I had an inguinal hernia surgery 17 months ago, and need to change doctors because of a move. as i still have occasional pain around the op site, i will need a doctor. will a new doctor require my records from the place i currently go?

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