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 answer • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
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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