I'm searching for a Doctor for my mother who is 50 years of age. What are some areas of specialization that I should look in a doctor for my mother? Is it just a regular family doctor? Primary? I need one that deals with problems w/ aches in particular body parts. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you!
2007-09-24 04:17:08 · 4 answers · asked by Bella Luna 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
First, you need to find a good general physician for your mom. If she has any ailments that require specialists, the general practitioner can refer her to someone. Need a little more info than "problems w/aches in particular body parts". Which body parts are you referring to? Could be anyone from an orthopedist to a neurologist. See a general dr. first. Good luck.
2007-09-24 05:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there's no more to go on than that, then she should see a family physician or internist. A rheumatologist may need to be consulted, but there's a lot of ground to be covered before getting there.
2007-09-24 07:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What kind of insurance does she have? I have a PPO insurance that allows me to go see an arthritis specialist or rheumatologist just because I want to. Other people have to have a primary care physician, anyone will do, who then refers them to a specialist... Check out her insurance requirements.
2007-09-24 06:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by kathy s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She will probably benefit from a rheumatologist.
2007-09-24 05:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Bond 007 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋