What Kind Of Dr. Should I See If I’m Having Skin Symptoms? What Kind Of Dr. Can Diagnose Autoimmune Issues?

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For PI-related symptoms, your primary care doctor or immunologist will typically coordinate your overall care and refer you to appropriate specialists. An immunologist is a key specialist who can diagnose and treat immune system disorders, including autoimmune complications of PI.

Your immunologist will
• Evaluate how Show Full Answer

For PI-related symptoms, your primary care doctor or immunologist will typically coordinate your overall care and refer you to appropriate specialists. An immunologist is a key specialist who can diagnose and treat immune system disorders, including autoimmune complications of PI.

Your immunologist will:
• Evaluate how your immune system functions
• Perform advanced testing
• Diagnose specific types of PI
• Coordinate your treatment plan
• Prescribe medications and therapies as needed Your care team may include multiple specialists working together based on your specific symptoms. They will coordinate with each other to provide comprehensive care for your condition. The specialists you see will depend on your specific type of PI and how it affects different parts of your body.

Remember to check with your insurance provider, as some may require a referral from your primary care doctor before covering specialist visits.

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