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]
Which type(s) of physicians treat Raynaud’s phenomenon?
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Primary care physicians can treat primary Raynaud's phenomenon, but rheumatologists should be consulted for suspected secondary cases. In severe, treatment-resistant cases, a vascular surgeon may perform a sympathectomy to address the condition.