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How can you get treatment for thyroid diseases?
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Go to the ATA: The american thyroid association (ata) lists doctors with an interest in thyroid disease. Also many fine primary care doctors can treat thyroid disease.
Answered 10/25/2012
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YOUR PRIMARY CARE : Start with your primary care doc.Most of the thyroid problems can be diagnosed and treated by your pcp.If you have a condition he/she can not handle will refer you to an endocrinologist who are the specialists dealing with thyroid problems.
Answered 1/20/2014
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