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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have hashimoto thyroiditis, and hypothyroidism. would it be in my best interest to have a specialist along with my primary doctor?

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YES: A Board Certified ENDOCRINOLOGIST should evaluate you once year (if all is "going well")! Hope this helps! Dr Z

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