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Which physicians specialize in controlling high blood pressure?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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Most physicians, such as general family practitioners and internists, can treat high blood pressure. If blood pressure is difficult to control and associated with other problems such as heart disease or kidney disease, a patient can be sent to a cardiologist (heart doctor) or nephrologist (kidney doctor) for further management.

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