Specialists
A
Specialist is a doctor with more expert knowledge about specific health issues
or areas of the body.
• When
you need an operation, you will visit a Surgeon.
• If
you are a woman or are having a baby, you will visit an
Obstetrician/Gynecologist.
• If
you have children, they will visit a Pediatrician.
•
When you need to examine your heart, you will visit a Cardiologist.
Your
Primary Care Provider will give you a referral if you need to visit a
specialist.
• A
Referral means you have permission to visit another doctor.
• A
Referral is usually a document or letter that you must bring to the Specialist.
You
do not need a referral from your Primary Care Provider to visit these
Specialists: