Endocrinologist: Thyroid diseases are covered in the extra training of an endocrinologist making them more knowledgable in this area than an internist on average.
Answered 1/5/2019
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A PCP can do it: As a general internist, i treat people with under active thyroid all the time. That requires occasional bloodwork and possible dose adjustments. If the patient has over active thyroid, i generally refer that to an endocrinologist for further evaluation and simply maintain patient on recommended meds. For thyroid nodules/masses, i often get a thyroid sonogram and base next steps on the findings.
Answered 2/20/2015
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Endocrinologist: the internist will be able to evaluate your thyroid, however, if abnormalities are found upon testing, he/she will likely refer you to an endocrinologist for further evaluation and management.
Answered 11/29/2014
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