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Title: Tips for finding a hep doctor
Post by: hepmagnet on June 22, 2011, 09:11:00 am

Came across this blog on the Hepatitis B Foundation website and thought it worth sharing...

Choosing a Liver Specialist to Treat Your HBV
http://wp.hepb.org/2011/06/14/choosing-a-liver-specialist-to-treat-your-hbv/

Got HepB?  Which doctor is right for you?  Do you need a hepatologist, gastroenterologist (GI doctor), or an infectious disease doctor?  Is the patient an adult or child?  If you’re new to HBV, these specialty doctors are likely foreign to your doctor line-up, and weeding through the specialty titles and training can be confusing.   However, if you have HBV, it’s essential that you find a knowledgeable liver specialist to monitor and potentially treat your hepatitis B....

Title: Re: Tips for finding a hep doctor
Post by: diannastarr on June 27, 2011, 03:33:12 pm

Thank you for sharing. So hard to find a hep doctor.