Specifically, which kind of doctor performs tests checking for sexually transmitted diseases?
2006-10-04 10:41:45 · 6 answers · asked by Carsal 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Basically any doctor can take off samples to test for STD's. The tests are normally performed at a microbiology lab. I'm a Biomedical Scientist and I perform tests on patients samples to determine if they have STD's. Microbiology labs perform these tests on GP samples, family planning, GUM clinics.
Doctors involved primarily in STD testing normally work for the GUM (Genito - Urinary Medicine) clinics or sexual health clinics.
2006-10-04 11:38:12 · answer #1 · answered by LOULOU37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really is no name for a doctor that does that. Many doctors are able to diagnose STDs. A family doctor, an OBGYN doctor, even doctors at places like Planned Parenthood.
2006-10-05 01:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
infectious disease specialist is the specialist for infections, simple STD's can be diagnosed and treated by primary care docs too, good luck
2006-10-04 10:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are female I would recommend a gyno, or as a male I would recommend starting with your family doc.
2006-10-04 13:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by cass393 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your family doctor will do fine
2006-10-04 13:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
choose your family Dr.
2006-10-04 10:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by sugarpie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋