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What kind of doctor sees somebody for osteopenia?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Many: Always start with your primary care physician. Other physicians who treat osteopenia are: endocrinologists, rheumatologists, orthopedics, geriatricians, obgyn...

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

PCP or rheumatol: Usually the pcp ( primary care physician) may discuss with you about calcium 1 to 1.5 grams a day and vitamin d 800 ui ( if levels are normal >30) also low dosis alendronate 35 mg per week id not contraindicated or no biphosphonates at all. Exercises are also good ( lift weight).

Answered 7/20/2012

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Endocrinology too: Sees metabolic bone disorders such as osteopenia, osteoporosis, and others (pagets, osteomalacia...).

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Michael Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Your PCP: Should easily be able to address this as it is very common.

Answered 3/10/2013

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