What kind of doctor should I see?

Question

I am 56, have had a hysterectomy. I need a doctor who will give me a complete physical.At my age do I still need a gynocologist or can see a family physician.

Answer 1

You still need to have a pap smear done even though you had a hysterectomy. When they do the pap smear on women who have had hysterectomy they are doing it to check for vaginal cancer, not cervical.

I would recommend still seeing a gynecologist for this but check with them next time you see them again next to see what they say about letting the primary care physician doing the pap smear instead.

Answer 2

Your family physician may do the examination, but in some instances they will refer you to a gynecologist. It depends on the physician. You might want to start with your primary care provider (physician).

Answer 3

Start with a family physician who will advise you should you need any further diagnostic work.

Answer 4

The good old family dr - he should do the usual lung , abdo , eyes . You dont need a vag or anal check so relax . He should order blood test for the usual cardiac cursors and glucose .

Answer 5

Family doctor first and then be referred to a Gynaecologist.

Answer 6

A pediatrition, working with little ones is agreeable, yet no lots the photos and whatnot, quite often interior the little workplace area and checking temperatures, issues like that. wish this responded your question!

Answer 7

family physician 1st.he/she will tell u what to do, where to go.

Answer 8

a family doc is good enough, some do routine gyne exams

Answer 9

family local doc

Answer 10

dr.teresa loftin in oklahoma is a great doctor for that