Which type(s) of physicians treat Raynaud’s phenomenon?

    Last Updated: October 29, 2024

    A primary care physician can treat primary Raynaud’s phenomenon. A rheumatologist should be consulted in cases of suspected secondary Raynaud’s phenomenon. In severe cases that are resistant to other forms of treatment, a vascular surgeon may perform a sympathectomy, which is a surgical procedure to destroy the nerves causing the affected blood vessels to narrow.[1][2]

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    2. ^Thune TH, Ladegaard L, Licht PBThoracoscopic sympathectomy for Raynaud's phenomenon--a long term follow-up study.Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg.(2006 Aug)