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Ill be 18 in two months which makes it very hard for any specialist to accept seeing me because im undiagnosed and almost an adult what should i do?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Maybe...: There are doctors who have training in both internal medicine and pediatrics. Also the nearest children's hospital should have a specialist in adolescent medicine. And some pediatricians will take care of patients into their 20's.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 6/10/2013

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A member asked:

Ill be 18 in two months which makes it very hard for any specialist to accept seeing me because im undiagnosed and almost an adult what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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