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Can primary care treat eating disorders?

HomeQuestionsMental HealthEating Disorder TreatmentCan primary care treat eating disorders?

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Primary care plays a central role in eating disorder treatment — medical evaluation, ongoing monitoring of labs and vital signs, medication management, and coordinating the broader team. Therapy and specialized nutrition counseling are handled by clinicians and dietitians trained in eating disorders, who we refer to and communicate with throughout your care.

This question comes up frequently for patients researching eating disorder treatment at Good Health NC in Knightdale, NC.

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