Re: What type of doctor for Hemorrhoids?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 17:41:39 -0600 (CST)
For evaluation, medication, dietary changes or surgery, most people I
know see a rectal specialist (colon and rectal surgeon).
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 23 Dec 2000, Jane wrote:
>
>Hi!
>What type of doctor can I go to if I think I have hemorrhoids? I have
>anal itching and visible sores, so I assume that it might be
>hemorrhoids. I have the flexibility to go directly to a specialist, if
>I want. Would I go to a GI doctor?
>
>Thanks in advance for your help!! Jane
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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