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What Kind of Doctor Should I See for Lipoma Removal?

I have a nearly golf ball-sized lipoma on my back, along my shoulder blade. What kind of doctor should I see for lipoma removal?

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Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD
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Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD
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Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
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Dr. Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS
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Dr. Robert M. Lowen, MD
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Dr. Robert M. Lowen, MD
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jul 26, 2014
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Dr. Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS
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Dr. Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS
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