Depending on your health and the cause of your iron deficiency anemia, your healthcare provider may need advice from a specialist or may suggest you see another healthcare provider.
Based on your specific needs, you may be referred to a specialist like:
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Gastroenterologist: Specializes in the digestive system (gastrointestinal tract). They diagnose and treat problems involving the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
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Hematologist: Specializes in blood and blood-related disorders. They diagnose and treat problems involving the red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and bone marrow.
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Gynecologist: Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vulva, vagina, uterus, and ovaries.
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General internal medicine: Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions.
Your specialist will meet with you to discuss your health concerns and look at your test results. They may diagnose your concern, order more tests, or discuss treatment and management options with you.
You can find out more about the referral criteria for a specialist by asking your healthcare provider.
Iron Deficiency Anemia Pathway
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Patient Pathway 
Summary
