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Which Specialist Should I Consult For Severe Bunion Pain?

i have very painful bunions, especially on the right. They re causing hammer toes and callouses, what type of doctor should I go to, a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon? This condition runs in my family. My brother saw an orthopedic surgeon for his problem My mom waited too long and is too elderly to have surgery, she s very sorry she waited.
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Hello,

I am sorry for the painful bunions pain you are feeling. I think you should see an orthopaedic specialist first to evaluate the damage first. Should follow his/her advice.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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Which Specialist Should I Consult For Severe Bunion Pain?

Hello, I am sorry for the painful bunions pain you are feeling. I think you should see an orthopaedic specialist first to evaluate the damage first. Should follow his/her advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician