| Medical Specialists treat only certain parts of the body, or certain types of diseases. A specialist is different from a family doctor because he or she might only work on children or only look at eyes. Your family doctor will recommend a specialist if you need more expert advice about a specific problem or specific body part. |  |
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The easiest way to find a specialist is to look in the phone book! Look in the yellow pages under physician and search for the type of specialist you need (for example, pediatrician, a doctor for only children). Once you find a listing for that type of specialist, you can call the office to ask questions or make an appointment. |
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You would go see a specialist if your normal doctor tells you to or if you have a particular problem that needs special treatment. For example, if you are having back pain, you might look for a specialist that works only with back problems. |
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