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.

Honolulu

Dr. Laurie Steelsmith, Neuropathic Physician, Licensed Acupuncturist, 4747 Kilauea Avenue Suite 201, 808 737-0414/fax; 737-0334. A Reader writes: "She is very thorough, investigates asks questions, keeps working with the patient until the patient feels better. She really cares about her patients." (Added 11/02)

Honolulu

"Aloha! I wanted tell about my TOP DOC. His name is Dr. Dukee Kim and his door says "Internal Medicine." His phone number is (808) 946-2442 and is he located in Honolulu, HI. Over a year and a half ago, I was in my car, trying to find parking in Waikiki on a Saturday night. This is no easy feat, but I've done it a million times and never really stressed about it. As I was driving, my heart started racing and pounding, I was totally disoriented, and all my muscles felt like they were seizing up. I was terrified. I somehow drove myself to a hospital specializing in the treatment of women and children. I don't remember getting there. After waiting what was in my opinion, too long, I finally saw a doctor there. They noticed my heart going really fast and said that I had an anxiety attack. They gave me a prescription for Xanax and sent me home. No blood tests or anything. The next day I called my doctor and set up an appointment. I've been seeing him since I was 15 and I tell him everything. I was perfectly willing to believe the anxiety thing. Why not? I was under a lot of stress at the time. I told him about the car and that my period was 3 months late. He did a whole series of blood tests and discovered hyperthyroidism. This may not sound very extraordinary, but I've talked to a whole bunch of people who go from shrink to shrink to shrink for years before someone thinks to check blood, and my doc caught it at the first sign. He listens to me, explains things to me, asks about the stress levels in my life. He actually pays attention, which is more than I can say about my endo. :-) "

Honolulu

Dr. George Seberg, Internist, 850 West Hind Drive 23110, Honolulu, HI 96821 (808)373-5728. "I am hypo, B12 deficient, etc. and I have been to several endos and each one has been a disappointment. Dr. Seberg takes an active interest in all his patients. When I asked if he would consider switching me from Synthroid to Armour, he immediately agreed. Saying that he has no problem switching his thyroid patients to whatever meds work for them. He believes in treating the symptoms. He opening admits when he does not have the answers and goes to his sources for advice. Recently I asked to have the dosage increased because I was so fatigued, without hesitation he doubled it. I highly recommend Dr. Seberg, not only for thyroid problems, but any problems that you would want an internist to take a look at. He's great."

Honolulu

George Ewing, 1329 Lusitana 603, Honolulu, Hi 96813, Phone: 808-5212712, A reader writes: "one of the BEST doctors I ever seen. most important listen to patients and is trying to understand the causation rather that provide the relief to the symptoms as all American QUACKS are used to do. He saved my life after poisoning by occupational exposures. This doctor also employed the team of physicians who evaluated me and tried to make proper diagnosis" (Added: Dec. 04)

Honolulu

Monique Yuen, Naturopathic Physician/endocrine specialist, 750-D Kapahulu Ave., HI 96816, 808-732-6996, drmonique@verizon.net. A reader writes: "Monique has succeeded in getting me off thyroid medication by spending long times talking with me about the high stress I've been under for years, my diet, and emotional issues. She titrated me very slowly off unithroid, and we replaced it with a natural supplement plus an adrenal tonic. I've changed my lifestyle so that I'm looking after myself properly for the first time in many years. We also addressed the issue of my not knowing what it is will make me really happy in my life--and me at 57! She's kind, interested, intelligent, and very well versed in endocrine medicine." (Added 6/05)

Kailua

Dr. Braun, Family/General Practice/Urgent Care 130 Kailua Road, Kailua. "Dr. Braun is great. He listens completely to symptoms and is willing to go with the best treatment for the individual and he uses the numbers as a gauge and no absolute. He discovered my hypothyroidism and often tests for the condition as he believes it to be much greater problem that often goes undetected. I would never have known to ask for the test. He has been researching the disease for the last ten years and is up on all the latest. He is also a great all around doc and I highly recommend him. Oh and the best thing is you don't have to make an appointment -- since he is also urgent care you can just pop in 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. Two days a week there is a great nurse practitioner. I rarely have to wait for more t!han 15 minutes. Truly a great find!"

Kauai

Dr. Leia Melead, Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist, 1435 Kuhio Hwy. Suite 206, Kauai, Hawaii 808-822-2087. A reader writes: "She has been in private practice since 1985, and really listens to your problems, and is concerned about treating the whole patient, not just the test results. She is very caring and compassionate and knowledgeable. Her specialty is female hormonal balancing. I am so happy that she is on Kauai." (Added: June 2004)

Maui

A reader writes: "Julie Claire Holmes, N.D. (808) 878-3267, 16 years experience. Specializes in women's hormonal issues and anti-aging. Very competent and knowledgeable about both conventional and alternative approaches. Open, supportive, listens well. Makes her expertise available for what YOU want to do."

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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