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Which Doctor to Go for a Confirmation on a Suspected Lipoma?
asked 6 months ago by Gaudi Gabriev
Latest answer by Mark Taylor, MD
Question viewed 133 times
Tags: legs, choosing a surgeon, pain
I am a med student and I am 99% certain that I have a lipoma on my leg on my legs which is now limiting my exercise and causing pain, how ever I do not remember to whom to go to have it confirmed.
2 answers to Which Doctor to Go for a Confirmation on a Suspected Lipoma?
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Most dermatologist are comfortable with both the diagnosis and treatment of lipomas
Most dermatologist are comfortable with both the diagnosis and treatment of lipomas. Most dermatologist are very comfortable and experienced in treating lipomas.
Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
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I would recommend a dermatologist, and possibly dermatologic surgeon
I would recommend a board-certified dermatologist, minimum, and preferably, one that is also a surgeon who can perform a procedure to remove the lipoma, assuming that's what it is. A dermatologist at minimum can diagnosis it for you and send you to a surgeon, but if you can find a physician who does both, that's even better.
