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What Kind of Doctor to See to Have a Large Lipoma Removed?

2868anonJun 3, 2010

I have a large deep lipoma on my right thigh 19.9 cm x 4.8 x 7.1. What type of doctor should I see to have removed?

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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Dr. William P. Coleman III, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
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Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
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