My father blood report shows high cholesterol, elevated SGPT, and low vitamin D. For consultation, which specialists should I choose?

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Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

MBBS
9+ Yrs

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For cholesterol and liver enzyme elevation, consult an Internal Medicine or General Physician. For Vitamin D deficiency, endocrinologist or general physician is fine. Diet/lifestyle modifications also needed.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a LIPID PROFILE Test or Take a LIVER FUNCTION TEST (LFT) Test

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