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Should i see a specialist for bruising, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
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Start with PCP: Start with your primary care doctor. S/he can order tests to try to identify the cause of the bruising. If warranted, they can then refer you to the appropriate specialist, often a hematologist.
Answered 2/17/2012
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