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		edmundsauto 7 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Endometriosis is an interesting disease In my experience (arthritis), specialists typically won't take direct appointments without a referral. They don't want to triage the 90%, and most offices are booked weeks-to-months in advance...

alistairSH 7 months ago [–]

IME, it’s highly dependent on region and specialty.

I can get into local dermatologists without problem. But an endocrinologist takes a referral (because there are so few, and they’re all fully booked).

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