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.

NOTE: Also see Maryland suburbs of Washington, and Virginia listings.

Washington, DC

Dr. Lisa Boyle, Surgery, 110 Irving St NW, Suite G247, Washington, DC 202-877-5611 A reader writes: "Thyroidectomy after diagnosis of Hurthle cell neoplasm was flawless. One night in the hospital, no pain, minimal stress - completely professional treatment." (Added 11/02)

Washington, DC

Dr. Anne E. Busseniers B.C. Anatomic Pathology 3 Washington Circle NW #303 Washington, DC 202-463-5149 A reader writes: "Dr. Busseniers is very knowledgeable in this field. I felt comfortable and assured in her approach to doing the aspiration on my throat." (Added 11/02)

Washington, DC

I changed endocrinologists about six months ago, and I am very, very happy with my new one: Dr. Ace Lipson, at 2141 K St. NW in Washington, DC. He listens, he explains, and he makes recommendations based on the symptoms, not just on the numbers. He even spends time on the phone with me, answering my questions. And I am not the only one who likes him. We have an organization here that is like Consumers' Union (in fact, it was started with a grant from Consumers' Union) called Washington Consumer Checkbook. They just published a survey of the results of asking people to recommend doctors. Ace Lipson got far and away more recommendations than any other endocrinologist in the area.

Washington, DC

Dr. Bruce Rind, 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20015, (202) 237-7000, fax (202) 237-0017, mDrRind@drrind.com, www.drrind.com. "He is a holistic physician with both traditional and alternative medical training. He is board certified in anesthesiology with additional training in acupuncture, osteopathy, and nutritional medicine. He has extensively studied endocrine disorders, especially thyroid and adrenal. He works holistically to get the body into right balance. He's meticulous and has studied thousands of patients. He knows his stuff. I highly recommend him. He has managed to get my hyperthyroidism to normal w/o surgery or RAI." (added 1/04)

Another reader recommends Dr. Rind:
" He is caring, knowledgeable, and is in a group integrated medicine clinic." (added 1/04)

Washington, D.C.

Dr. Jerold M. Share, Endocrinologist, 3301 New Mexico, N.W., Suite 336, Washington, D.C. 202-244-0060. A reader informs us, "Dr. Share is not an HMO or PPO doctor, so he can spend time with you, which he does. He believes in using both T3 and T4. Very easy to talk to."

Another reader recommends Dr. Share:
"I have seen Dr. Share on many occasions for over 2 years. He is knowledgeable about the research, and is willing to talk to you about it. He takes his time. He even seems like a nice guy. he remembers you from visit to visit. He is open to T3 an Armour Natural Thyroid hormone treatment. He is sensitive to helping solve thyroid related problems such as hair loss, constipation, and weight gain. He also deals with perimenopausal issues. He knows other doctors in the area that I see and has a good working relationship with them." (Added 4/03)

Another recommendation: "Dr. Share is excellent. He takes a personal interest in his patients. When you get an improvement in bloodwork, he is genuinely excited. Additionally, he is open to new research and ideas. A very nice man." (Added 4/04)

Another reader writes:
"Dr Share is everything a doctor should be. We are so fortunate to have him in our lives." (Added: June 2004)

Another reader:
"I have never been to a better doctor. He is patient -- my first appointment lasted 2 hours -- and he really studies your symptoms, blood tests, etc. Nothing is assumed -- he really and truly practices medicine. In addition, he is funny, charming, and very open. After years of unanswered questions about my illness, for the first time, I felt at peace with Dr. Share's plan of action. I consider him a great ally." (June 2005)

Washington, DC

Gabriel Uwaifo, Endocrinology, 650 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20003, 202 675 6020. "He takes all the time you need to answer every question, is unbelievably informed about research of all kinds, is gentle when he examines you, is incredibly sympathetic, and just plain smart. He is a good human being, clearly, as well as a great doctor. And the best part - you can tell he really CARES what happens to you." (added 1/04)

Washington, DC

John Pan, M.D., Integrative Medicine, 908 New Hampshire NW/Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 22304, 202-833-5055, www.integrativemedicineedc.com, "Evaluates thyroid by symptoms and lab tests." (Added 4/04)

Chevy Chase

Neil Ravin, Endocrinologist, Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 301 657-9424. "He listens. He reads the literature, keeping up on the latest information. He remembers information from previous visits. He cares about you as a patient. He is successfully treating me for hypothyroidism during menopause, which has caused my T levels to be out of whack."

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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