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I have anemia. Can I still have cosmetic surgery?

alinkeJan 23, 2015
my animia is bad my hemoglobin levels are at 61 and my iron is not even regerstering. The red blood cells I have are also undersized will this affect my abbillity to be approved for the surgery's I want

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Dr. Ellen A. Janetzke, MD
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Dr. Ellen A. Janetzke, MD
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Dr. Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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