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FIND A DOCTOR
How Do I Find a Good Thyroid Doctor?Thyroid conditions can be treated by many types of doctors. However, patients are reporting that integrative physicians, naturopathic doctors, osteopaths (D.O.s), and some family doctors and endocrinologists are preferred as long as they meet the basic criteria below.
We created this page since many patients find difficulty finding practitioners who test beyond TSH or prescribe beyond T4-only (levothyroxine). |
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Basic Doctor Criteria
Full Thyroid Panel TestsOrders a comprehensive thyroid panel: Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, Thyroid Antibodies, and TSH.
Treatment OptionsWilling to prescribe desiccated thyroid extract, synthetic T3, and T3/T4 combination methods.
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Patient SymptomsListens carefully and places great emphasis on the patient experience and reported symptoms.
Integrative ApproachTreats adrenal fatigue, sex hormone and nutritional imbalances, leaky gut,and related conditions.
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Patient-Recommended Thyroid Doctors
ThyroidChange offers the largest list of patient-recommended thyroid doctors who meet the criteria listed on each page. If you aren't able to find a doctor here, please refer to the helpful tips and other directory lists below.
Recommended Online Consults
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We are now partnering with SteadyMD physicians so that you can make appointments and have comprehensive thyroid consults and care right in your home! Their functional medicine doctors can provide a complete thyroid health plan, prescriptions, personalized care, and COVID-19 symptom screening.
Available to U.S. patients at the moment. Stay tuned for opportunities in other countries soon! |
Tips on Finding a Thyroid Doctor
Finding a good doctor for thyroid disease is not always easy. If you aren't able to find a doctor in our lists above, please read these helpful tips and access the links below.
Finding a good doctor for thyroid disease is not always easy. If you aren't able to find a doctor in our lists above, please read these helpful tips and access the links below.
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Use The Lists On This Page
Search the lists on this page ('Patient-Recommended Doctors' above or 'Other Doctor Lists' below) to find a doctor in your area. Use these directories in conjunction with the other tips mentioned on this page. |
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Search The Doctor On The Web
Once you find a doctor, then do an Internet search on the name. Look on the doctor's website for the above-mentioned labs and if he/she prescribes natural desiccated thyroid or compounded T3/T4. If not, call their office. |
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Call His/Her Office
Ask their front desk about the criteria listed above. If the doctor does not prescribe natural desiccated thyroid medication, or combination T4/T3 medication, or doesn't run the labs indicated, it is probably wise to search again. |
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Search For "Free T3"
Many websites of physician offices are listing the thyroid lab tests that they order. If you conduct an Internet search on, "Free T3" and "[your city, state, or country name]", you may find doctor offices near you that may be a good fit. |
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Search For "Integrative Medicine"
Many patients are having good experiences with integrative offices. Do an Internet search on "Integrative Medicine" and "[your city, state, or country name]". From there, call their office and ask about the criteria listed above. |
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Call A Local Compounding Pharmacy
Call your nearest compounding pharmacy and inquire about which doctors in your area prescribe compounded thyroid medication. Doctors who prescribe compounded medication often meet the criteria listed above. |
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Join Local Facebook Groups
If you have Facebook, do a search on "Thyroid" and "[your state or country name]". Many local thyroid groups have been formed on Facebook and they can be an excellent resource. Search for language-specific forums here. |
Additional Resources
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