ABOUT THE THYROID TOP DOCTORS DIRECTORY

The following listing includes recommended doctors and practitioners for your thyroid care.

Please note that being listed here in the Thyroid Top Doctors Directory doesn't necessarily mean a doctor is the right one for you. The doctor may be an empathetic and warm physician, but not open to working with drugs like Armour or T3 drugs. Or the doctor may be quite costly and not on insurance programs. Always call the doctor's office ahead of time to find out more about the doctor's philosophy, approach, costs, and other important factors before going in for your first appointment.

Please let us know if you have feedback about doctors listed here, or would like to recommend your doctor.

Avon

Dr. Mitch Kennedy, ND Naturopathic medicine P.O. Box 778 Avon, CT, 06001 (860) 673-9954 info@healwithnature.com / www.healwithnature.com. A reader writes: "Dr. Kennedy has helped where other doctors have not using all natural therapies. Plus, my natural treatments had no side effects! Dr. Kennedy is like a "country doctor". I enjoy going to the office because I am treated with respect. He looked at my thyroid condition from a whole-body perspective and supported my health not just my condition." (Added 2/03)

Avon

Satesh C. Singh, Cardiology, 30 West Avon Rd, Avon CT 06001, 860 673 2581, www.amgcare.com. "Works with you and your primary doc to get things correct. Listens to you." (Added 6/02).

Another reader writes:
"He is THE MASTER!" (Added: Dec. 04)

Bloomfield

Dr. Lori Fritts, Endocrine Surgery, 3 Northwestern Drive, Bloomfield, CT, 960-726-1414. A reader writes: "I am so happy that I found Dr. Fritts. I have never had a Doctor make me feel so comfortable. Dr. Fritts was warm, caring, allowed me to bring in as many people as I wanted to discuss my condition. She took the time to answer all my questions, drew diagrams and made the whole process of having my thyroid removed easier than i had originally anticipated. Her post op care has been wonderful. She was very concerned about how i would feel about my scar and she went above and beyond to have it make it blend in with the creases in my neck. Her receptionist is also a very patient and kind." (Added 4/04)

A reader writes:
"Dr. Fritts has the most amazing bedside manner, now matter how busy she is she makes you feel as if you are the most important person there is. She did a sub-total thyroidectomy on me in June of 2005. She avails herself all hours of the day and night as well as weekends. My hormones were so out of whack for a while after surgery and she was always there to "talk me off the ledge" so to speak. I refer many people to her she is AMAZING!!!!" (Added Apr 06)

Bloomfield

Dr. Joel Miller, MD, PC, Endocrinology, Metabolism, Internal Medicine, 6 Northwestern Drive, Suite 303, Bloomfield, CT 06002, 860-242-6633, Fax: 860-286-8411, "After having been through several area Endocrinologists during the pervious decade, Dr. Miller has been the only one who has successfully treated my Grave's Disease, euthyroid condition and symptoms. During my first visit, he immediately took me off Armour and placed me on Thyrolar. Although I was reluctant, his explanation was informed and made a world of sense to me. After a month on Thyrolar, I effortlessly lost 15 pounds. The next time I saw Dr. Miller was the first time, since I became hypothyroid, following RAI, that a doctor has even mentioned, let alone addressed the issue of still having Grave's Disease. He was able to determine this based on my symptoms and how I responded to the Thyrolar. He explained to me that, rather than trying to have my thyroid levels at a 'normal' range, that he was increasing my dose in order to force me into remission. After a certain time period he ordered blood work to test for Grave's antibodies, and there were none present." (Added Dec. 04)

Bridgeport

Dr. Zijad Sabovic, Thyroid and HRT, 3000 Park Av, Bridgeport,CT 06604, 203-331-8704, healthuniverse@aol.com "A reader writes: "I am a 36 Year old female with a long history of chronic exhaustion, unexplained weight gain, dry skin, and poor short term memory. Dr. Sabovic's caring and detailed history taking allowed him to quickly zero in on an autoimmune form of hypothyroidism called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. This condition had been missed by several other physicians. His exceptional treatment balanced with a kind and compassionate manner has significantly enhanced my quality of life. He is also well educated in alternative medicine and practices with Susan L. Marra, ND with great success to combine the best of both worlds" Traditional and Alternative Medicine". I highly recommend this gentlemanly physician, and his helpful and caring staff for your thyroid concerns and any issues regarding auto immune, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia." (added 1/04)

Bridgeport

Dr Joseph Rosa Endocrinology Main St Main St Bridgeport, CT 203-374-6162 A reader writes: "Dr. Rosa is a warm and caring doctor. He makes you feel like a human being when you go to him; He listens to everything you have to say and takes time to answer all your questions. I also like that he takes the blood tests himself and you don't have to go t o a lab. The best thing I love about him is he takes the time out of his busy schedule to call me personally to give me my test results. Other doctors have someone else call you. He treats every patient like they are special not just a number. When he sees you he knows your name. I have had a lot of problems with my thyroid and Dr Rosa always knows what to do for me. He will always fit me into his office when I get sick with some weird symptoms. I refer everyone I speak to who has thyroid problems to him because I think he is the best ever...." (Added 11/02)

Bristol

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, GP, 25 Collins Road, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-589-8882. "He is not threatened by informed patients. He is willing to work with his patients to find the appropriate treatment for them. Whenever I have a question, either about my disorder or some medications he may have prescribed, he will call me back to talk about it. When he gets test results back, he calls me to tell me, not one of his office staff." (Added 4/04)

Danbury, Ridgefield, Sharon

Dr. Renato N. Mascardo, MD. F.A.C.P. Endocrinologist, Diabetes & Metabolism. 69 Sandpit Road, Danbury Ct. 06810 203.743.3309. A reader tells us that Dr. Mascardo "was the only doctor in my area to diagnose and treat my Hashimoto’s associated with encephalopathy."

East Hartford

Fadi Al-Khayer, Endocrinology, 28 Main Street, East Hartford CT. 06118, 568-8364. A reader writes: "He treat the people as people and he been the best doctor that we have find around he help you feel the best you can by treating you and not the numbers." (Added Apr 06)

Greenwich/Stamford

Dr. Stephen Salzer, ENT thyroid surgeon, 49 Lake Avenue Greenwich 869-2030, 166 West Broad Street Stamford 348-7797, "Having gone through a total thyroidectomy very recently I would like to recommend my surgeon to anyone needing a similar operation in the Greenwich area. Dr. Salzer is kind considerate confident and talented. He has exceptional credentials and while his practice is very busy he does treat patients as individuals. He is also a founding member of a patient’s rights group which helps people battle with insurance companies."

Guildford

Dr. Matthew Fisel, Heart Disease Prevention, Endocrine Disorders, 203-453-0122. http://www.drfisel.com "Before seeing Dr. Fisel, I had been to multiple specialists who could not figure out what was wrong with me. Simply by taking the time to listen to me, Dr. Fisel was able to make me feel better than I have in years!" (1/04)

Hartford

Dr. Abourizk, Endocrine, 114 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06002. "He knew what to do when i had two previous doctors who did not really look into my problem." (Added 6/02).

Hartford

Dr. Robert Oberstein -- NO LONGER LISTED

Hartford

Dr. Jennifer Patten, Endocrinology, 100 Retreat Ave Ste. 400, Hartford, CT 06106, (860)547-1278. "Dr. Patten is treating me for post-thyroid cancer care. I had to leave my previous doctor in Florida two months after surgery and before I was regulated. The doctor recommended here in CT did not treat my condition properly and I became very hypothyroid. I found Dr. Patten through your website as one of her associates was recommended but she is receiving the new patients. Lucky day for me. She has prescribed the treatment recommended in your book, which is also the treatment I feel is correct, she is very smart and personable. She has given me the best care I have gotten in Ct. and I am very happy to have her as my doctor."

Another reader writes:
"Dr. Patten has a caring way about her that makes me feel very comfortable. She takes the time to explain everything to me and makes me feel like she actually listens. She is the best doctor I have ever experienced with my Diabetes. She is wonderful. Dr. Patten also has offices in Granby and Avon." (Added 11/02)

Another reader recommends Dr. Patten:
"Dr. Patten successfully diagnosed and treated my husband for a form of Graves Disease at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD more than ten years ago, literally saving his life. He was quite ill with a disease no other physician recognized. She is an exceptionally skilled endocrinologist." (Added 6/03)

Madison

Dr. Robert Lang, Endocrinology -- NO LONGER LISTED

Middletown

A reader writes: "The doctor that I found was recommended to me by my aunt. Dr Germaine in Middletown, CT is a certified naturopath and she is a superb. Looking at your web site, I see many of the issues that she and I are working on together -- zone type eating, adequate rest, adding exercise, building up my immune system particularly with the use of essential fats, use of Armour thyroid instead of Synthroid, you name it. She listens and works with you as a whole person, not just a thyroid gland. I would recommend her to anyone. I pay for her out of my own pocket as insurance doesn't cover the cost. But my health is worth it. I do believe that some insurances pay for this type of coverage...I hope this helps you or whoever needs this information. Dr Jacqueline Germaine, her number is 860- 347-8600 there will be a taped message first, and then a receptionist will answer."

New Haven

Silvio Inzucchi, MD, Diseases of Metabolism, 333 Cedar Street, Dana Clinic, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, 203-785-4629. "Respectful, excellent treatment, available."

Another reader recommends Dr. Inzucchi:
"Cautious, highly accessible, listens to the patient." (Added 10/05)

New Haven

Dr. Gerard Burrows of Yale, New Haven, Ct. A reader writes, "he would not force me to change from thyrolar to synthroid, where most drs. Wanted me to.... Just thought I’d let you know."

Niantic

Dr. Bruce Cooper Endocronology Niantic, CT 739-4431 A reader writes: "He listens and prescribes Armour." (Added 4/03)

New London

Vibha G. Gautam, MD, Endocrinology, 393 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320, Phone: (860) 442-5976. A reader writes: "She handled issues I've been struggling with for years. I have lost weight and feel better than I have in years. She blends compassion and knowledge with a no nonsense approach." (Added 1/06)

Norwalk/Westport/Weston

David S. Parans, M.D., Family Medicine/ Osteopathy, 2 Park Street [also in Westport/Weston, CT], Norwalk, CT 06851, 203-849-1222, wsptwellmd@aol.com, http://hometown.aol.com/wsptwellmd. "Uses natural treatments, voted first choice by other doctors in area to treat their families, does house calls [he was a paramedic locally before a doctor], teaches natural medicine to students from Yale & Ross University School of Medicine."

A reader writes:
"Practices "old fashioned" medicine. Doesn't rush you out of his office in 10 minutes. Listens, and will leave no stone unturned. Sensitive to patients' questions/concerns. Phenomenal." (Added: Dec. 04)

Norwich

Socorro Vargus, Endocrinology, 113 Salem Tpke., Norwich, CT 06360, Phone: 860-892-6906, Fax: 860-892-6918. A reader writes: "Dr. Vargus takes the time to listen to my concerns. She has explained every question that I have ever had and was not worried at all about the amount of time my visit may take. I was made to feel at ease and I feel that she is truly concerned for my care." (Added 10/05)

Orange

Robban Sica, MD, The Center For the Healing Arts, 370 Post Road, Orange, CT 06477 203-799-7733. A reader writes: "Dr. Sica has a comprehensive alternative practice including chelation therapy, diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism with Armour thyroid (even when your blood tests come up "normal"), vitamins/minerals, mercury detoxification, etc. I would recommend her to anyone suffering from unconventional medical problems." (Note from Mary: This doctor's previous insurance/legal case - not quality of practice related - appear to be settled. Please contact her office if you have any questions regarding the case.) (Updated 11/02)

Plainville

Dr. William Petit, Endocrinologist, Whiting, Plainville, CT 860-7470723. "Head of diabetic T New Britain General and great bedside manner. He has written many books as well as conducted many trials." (added 1/04)

Ridgefield

Marcie Wolinsky-Friedland, Internal medicine, Americas Medical Center, 31 Baily Ave, Ridgefield CT 06877, 203-431-6167. "Dr. Wolinsky truly listens. I complained to various doctors, including some well-known endos, for over 4 years but always got told well your test results are normal so there's nothing wrong with you. When I first went to see Dr. Wolinsky, she said yes your test results are in the normal range but you have many of the clinical symptoms of low thyroid. She prescribed Armour and also found that my adrenals were not working properly. She prefers using the most natural method but will not rule out using drugs if nothing else seems to work. She is also willing to use supplements if appropriate. Since seeing her, I actually feel warm for the first time in my life! I was one of those people who only felt good when my TSH was less than 1. She is comfortable using both conventional and alternative methods, whichever will work best for you. Her office does not participate in any insurance plans, but to me, my health is well worth the fee and I can still use my health plan's out of network benefits after I have met the deductible. Her willingness to try and get to the bottom of the problems and get my body working as good as possible is worth the expense."

Torrington

Dr. Eglis Bogdonovics, Endocrinology / Diabetes, 780 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790, 860-496-2198. A reader writes: "I had many symptoms of Hashimotos for a long time and went to several doctors looking for an answer. The other doctors just ordered a TSH test and said it was "normal" . Dr. B. gave me a thorough evaluation and ordered a panel of tests, including antibodies. No other doctor had ever checked that before. Dr. B. is easy to talk to. When I saw him I was feeling very discouraged and embarrassed that my hair was falling out . Dr. B.'s manner set me at ease. Doctor B. prescribed the medication I need and I am feeling good for the first time in a very long time. I am getting good follow up care too." (Added 1/06)

Waterbury

Dr. Juan Fica, Endocrinologist, 1389 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06708, 203-753-9313. "I have been seeing Dr. Fica since 1990. I started seeing him after having a total thyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer (I was under another endocrinologist's care at the time). He has carefully monitored my health and discovered when I had a recurrent tumor and it was successfully removed. It has been six plus years since then. Dr. Fica has certainly taken good care of me and I agree that he is very caring and supportive."

Another recommendation: "In 1990, Fica treated me for Graves Disease. Unlike other doctors who would use the radioactive iodine as the first treatment, he used antithyroid drugs. He is warm, knowledgeable and bright." (Added 4/04)

West Hartford

Dr. Frank Aieta, N.D., Naturopathic Medicine, 301 North Main Street, CT, 06117, 860-232-9662 A reader writes: "Dr. Aieta diagnosed me with hypothyroidism after numerous specialist said there was nothing wrong with me. They told me that based on the blood work my thyroid was normal, yet I was experiencing all the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism that I read about. Dr. Aieta treated me with herbs, nutrients and natural thyroid support and within a month all of my symptoms had subsided. Apparently I was very deficient in the proper nutrients that the body needed for active thyroid hormone to be produced. He said that I was not converting T4 the inactive thyroid hormone over to T3 which is the active form. I was very surprised that no other doctor that I went to was aware of this." (Added 6/05)

Westport

Dr. Marie DiPasquale, environmental allergist, 29 Old Farms Rd, Westport, CT 06880 (203) 226-1719 A reader had this to share, "I have several hormone disorders and related illnesses and this doctor listened, understood, and was willing to use both allopathic and alternative treatments to get me on the road to health. She is the only doctor willing to tackle all of my problems."

Why is a Particular Doctor No Longer Listed?

Doctors who were previously listed here are removed for a number of reasons.

1. The doctor has requested that his/her listings be removed because: he/she does not agree with this site’s philosophy or patient-orientation; the practice is too busy and can’t accept new patients; the doctor does not feel comfortable handling complicated thyroid problems; the doctor did not agree with what was said in the patient recommendations; or the doctor said “take me off the list” and offered no explanation.
2. The doctor has moved, retired, or died.
3. The doctor has lost his/her license, or given up his/her license, and is no longer practicing medicine.
4. Patients have provided negative input about the doctor that is of sufficient concern that, in the opinion of the editor, the doctor should no longer be on the Top Thyroid Doctors List.

Thyroid Top Doctors would face legal concerns if we published specific information about why patients had negative opinions about doctors, or if we shared a doctor’s occasional ranting ”take me off” email, or if we publicized doctors with licensing problems. So please, if you see that a doctor has been taken off the list and want to know why, talk to the doctor directly. If you write to us to ask why a doctor was taken off the list, we’re sorry, but we won’t be able to answer you or share that information.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Mary Shomon, the patients who have recommended these physicians and practitioners, or physicians and practitioners who have recommended/listed themselves make no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or validity of the information provided here. Mary Shomon, patients writing in to recommend their doctors, and the doctors/practitioners themselves assume no responsibility for any services provided by listed physicians or practitioners. It is your responsibility to investigate any physician with whom you plan to have a consultation, and you consult with physicians listed here expressly at your own risk.

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