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I am facing severe pain in my left ear. what kind of doctor should i go to?

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Dr. Perry Milman answered

Otolaryngologist: See an ENT specialist (otolaryngologist), but often your family physician can diagnose and treat common ear problems.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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