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Braintree, MA
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?

1 doctor answer5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimon
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
YES: A Board Certified ENDOCRINOLOGIST should evaluate you once year (if all is "going well")! Hope this helps! Dr Z
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Last updated Sep 23, 2016

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