I just found out that my husband has Pancreatitis, he was in the hospital for 4 days, however they didn't refer him to any specialist, they just said to follow up with his primary physician. I know that there has to be a Doctor that specializes in this, does anyone know?
What type of Doctor Specializes in Pancreatitis?
Question posted by sporter669 on 26 July 2010
Last updated on 21 February 2019 by RMASON79
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5 Answers
RMASON79
21 Feb 2019
You are looking for an endocrinologist
Beke3095
14 Feb 2019
Did you ever find out what type of Dr. deals directly with the pancreas I am wondering because I have had nothing but problems with my stomach since having pancreatitis
christineATU
26 July 2010
sporter669, I looked up the disease and it would be a Gastrointestinal specialist who would handle pancreatic issues.
I hope your husband is on his way to a good recovery!
Best wishes,
Chris
christineATU
26 July 2010
I meant what Maso said, Gastroenterolgist (sp?)
Kenysgurl
6 Sep 2018
No not a GI dr I’ve seen 3 of them they do not! Know about the pancreas if they do it’s limited so please everyone stop thinking that a GI dr can help this. They don’t know about it.
Birdhappy
26 July 2010
You are looking for a Dr who specializes is a endocrineolgy. They specializes in diseases of the glands which is what he pancreas is one of. They also specialize in Diabetic care, which is caused by problems in the pancreas. Hope this helps you out.
Inactive
26 July 2010
Pancreatitis Treatment: Specialist
Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat this pancreatitis:
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
darlanum1
24 March 2018
I ask my doctor who is a gastro doc. but he says that he don't deal with the pancreas I have every system that let me know something is really wrong and serious.But I can't find a doctor that can help me. I need someone that is willing and can go down my throat and check it for me.
Inactive
26 July 2010
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine whereby the digestive system and its disorders are studied.
Take care
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