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What type of doctor should examine my moles?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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Usually your primary-care physician is qualified to perform an initial skin examination. Primary-care physicians include family practice, pediatrics, and internal medicine. If your physician feels that a mole needs to be removed, he or she may either perform the procedure himself or herself or refer you to a skin specialist (dermatologist).

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