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Why would a general medicine internist be favourable vs a rhematologist regarding my secondary severe osteoporosis and various other sec health issues?

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Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Osteoporosis : Both are equally good as internists training include in depth in various sub specielties fields and are very competent in handling such issues.

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Answered 3/14/2015

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