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I'm on a journey to lose a lot of weight to rid my apnea so i can join marines, what doctor should i see? general? ears nose throat? sleep specialist?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Want weight loss?: If you want to lose weight, consider seeing a primary care doctor. The other doctors will treat the apnea in other ways.

Answered 9/17/2013

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A member asked:

I'm on a journey to lose a lot of weight to rid my apnea so i can join marines, what doctor should i see? general? ears nose throat? sleep specialist?

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