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.

Bangalore

Dr. C .B. Sridhar, Thyroid Specialist, Sri Sai Medical Specialists Centre, 672/D, Ganapthi Complex, 11th Cross, KR Road, 7th Block, Jayanagar BANGALORE 6771834, 56698132 mssmscentre@yahoo.co.in. "He is a retired Prof. & Hod. from St. Johns Medical College with 26 years experience in thyroid diseases." (added 1/04)

Bangalore

Prabha Singan, Gynecology and Infertility, 1280 25 Main, 9th Block, Jaynagar, Bangalore, India, 91 80 664-6083, www.epmcwomensclinic.com, "Caring, excellence in women’s health." (Added 4/04)

Another reader writes:
"Because she's indian and she's a gynecologist." (Added 6/05)

Calcutta

Sudip Chatterjee, Endocrinologist, Park Nursing Home, Gorky Sadan, Calcutta-17 West Bengal.700017, 2491955, sudipchatterjee@vsnl.com. "He is a very understanding doctor. his diagnosis is very modern, and he himself do the blood tests t3, t4, TSH." (Added 6/02).

Delhi

Dr. Lakshmipati, Thyroidologist 6827912 6838623. Succinctly put, "he gives good results."

Another reader writes:
"The doctor has over 20 years’ experience. His clinical diagnosis is superb, and so is his command over all matters relating to thyroid function."

Another reader recommends Dr. Layshmipati:
Thyroidologist New Delhi Kalandi New Delhi Has experience of 20 yrs. (Added 4/03)

A reader writes:
"Because he treated me for 12 yrs & now I am perfect." (Added Apr 06)

Delhi

Doctor B. K. Roy endocrinologist DIABETES, THYROID, HORMONE CENTER Surana Bhawan, 10, Lalita Park, Near City Sweets, at Laxmi Nagar Crossing, Vikas Marg, New Delhi - 92 (India)Phone# 011-2441114, 2232363. This reader recommends Dr. Roy, "Because he is a specialist in treating all thyroid diseases."

Gomia

Dr. A. K. Chattopadhyay MBBS Ardeer Hospital. ICI, Gomia, India Jharkhand 91-06544-61305 amiya_chattopadhyay@ici.com A reader writes: "Succinctly put, he gives good results." (Added 11/02)

Jaipur

Ganesh Narain Saxena, Thyroid diseases, B 33 Govind Marg, Near Maheshwary School, Jaipur Raj India 302004, 0141 620133. gnsaxena@hotmail.com. "He knows and cares for every thyroid patient"

Jodhpur

Dr. K.L.Goyal, AIDS,CANCER,Diabetes, 1st c road sardarpura , Jodhpur,Rajasthan,342001, 02912434440, drklgoyal@yahoo.com/www.klgoyal.com (Added 1/06)

Lalpur, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Dr.Suresh K,Agarwalla, General surgeon, J.C.Road, Lalpur, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834001, Phone: 91-651-3092798, indherb20@hotmail.com, A patient writes: "He treats with an integrated approachm taking care of body constitution, metabolic state and combines herbs plus dietary advises " (Added: Dec. 04)

A patient writes:
"He has updated knowledge about thyroid diseases & along with modern medicine he uses research based herbal medicines & provides lifestyle advises & Yoga for better management of thyroid diseases " (Added: Dec. 04)

Lucknow

Dr Gaurav Agarwal, Endocrine & Breast Surgery, Associate Professor, Dept of Endocrine Surgery, SGPGIMS, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, +91-522-3668484. http://myprofile.cos.com/Gaurav66 gaurav@sgpgi.ac.in. A reader writes: "One of best trained endocrine and breast surgeons in India, who has to his credit numerous accolades to his credit such as the TS Reeve fellowship of University of Sydney, Australia, best paper awards of numerous international societies. He has an exceptional, dedicated experience of over 1000 thyroid operations including complex re-operations and thyroid cancer procedures. The most experienced parathyroid surgeon in India, with proven process and publications in minimally invasive parathyroidectomy. Widely regarded as an expert in fields of thyroid cancer and breast cancer. Is the Secretary General of "Breast Surgery international"- a world body of breast surgeons, and a executive councillor of International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC), Switzerland.(Added 1/06)

Another fan:
"Thorough and updated knowledge of thyroid medicine and surgery, world class training in thyroid surgery. Provides extensive and in-depth information about the disease, its possible treatment options, the pros and cos of each, and then delivers on the promised high standard of care. In addition, he is outstandingly compassionate, caring and jovial." (Added 1/06)

Mumbai

Dawood M. Yusuf, Physician and Surgeon, Falkland Road, Mumbai 3821133, mDrdawoodyusuf@hotmail.com. "Family doctor." (added 1/04)

New Delhi

Dr. Umesh K. Malhotra, Physician, Inder Puri, Delhi;New Delhi-110012, 9810109604, mukm@indiatimes.com. "He has got latest knowledge on each disease and his clinical skills are perfect. Ii am a case of hypothyroid ism and he is best at managing this type of problem." (added 1/04)

New Delhi

Dr. Virendar K. Sahgal, M.B., B.S., M.D., endocrinologist. Aashlok Hospital, Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi 1100). Tel. 91-11-6165861, 91-11-6165901 Residence: 102 A, Hamilton Court, DLF City IV, Gurgaon, 122002. Tel.: 91-124-63924, 91-124-6392432. Mobile: 9811073095. A reader tells us, "I was suffering from severe depression, would fall asleep at work, had no interest in life or sex, and was rapidly gaining weight in spite of a poor diet. Many physicians whom I consulted, in New Delhi and in London ( I am English, and London is my home town ) told me it was all in the mind, that I was depressed because I had married an Indian, that it was all due to a different life style or a different diet or a different climate or a combination of these and that I was putting on weight because I was overeating because of depression. They gave me pills for depression and asked me to attend Over Eaters Anonymous meetings. I went to Dr. Sahgal without much hope. A close friend nagged me constantly to consult him. He believed my story and ordered a fistful of hormone tests. Three days later the results came, and I had my answer. I was suffering from Hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Dr. Sahgal prescribed a combination of T3 and T4 medication. Thirty year later I am still normal weight, travel all over the world, take a keen interest in my grand children and enjoy playing with them and lead a very active social life. This is so different to the life I was leading earlier. I shudder to think what would have become of me if I had not gone to Dr. Sahgal because of my friend’s nagging (God bless her!)."

New Delhi

Dr. R.S.K. Sinha, Thyroidologist, D II/ 34, Kidwai Nagar East, New Delhi – 110023, 011-24628613 / 9810231700, mrsk_sinha@hotmail.com. "When I phoned him he suspected thyroid disease just from listening to my hoarse voice. Subsequent consultation with him assured me that he is the best clinician in town. His approach to patients is marvelous, takes pain in discussing every problem of the patient in detail and teaches everything about the illness which a patient should know. Although he has many patients his patience is remarkable. He has given me and thousand of others a new lease of life." (added 1/04)

New Delhi

Dr. Anoop Misra, Diabetologist , Metabolism, Thyroid, c/o Fortis Rajan Dhall Hospital, Block-B1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, New Delhi,91-11-42776222, anoopmisra@gmail.com. A reader writes:"rich experience in India's top institute >AIIMS; member of WHO Expert Committee on Childhood Obesity & Obesity in Indians. Winner of Dr. B C Roy award for 2006." (Added Apr 06)

Thane

Dr. Velumani, Thyroid, Thyrocare, Thane India - 400 607, 589 0460, www.thyrocare.com. "He runs world's largest thyroid testing laboratory." (Added 6/02).

West Mumbai, Maharshtra

Dr. Rajasekhar Perumalla, Surgical Endocrinologist, BSES-MG Global Hospital & Reseach Center Managed by Brahmakumaris' , S. V. Road, Andheri- West Mumbai, Maharshtra - 400058, India 09821137590 rajasekharperu@yahoo.com A reader writes: "This doctor is amongst few trained in this highly specialized field of Surgical Endocrinology." (Added 3/03)

Another reader provides more information about Dr. Perumalla:
"Dr. Rajasekhar Perumalla is a pioneer in the field of Cancer Surgery (Thyroid, GI, Breast). Out of 12 years of experience in the field of Surgery he has spent over 5 long years doing only Endocrine Surgery. Educational qualifications M. S (PGIMER, Chandigarh), D. N. B, M.N.A.M.S, FRCS (Edinburgh), FIOT (Liverpool, U.K), PDCC (Endocrine Surgery). He obtained his Postdoctoral Fellowship in endocrine surgery & breast surgery & pancreatic transplantation from Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, INDIA. SGPGIMS is a premier Medical institution that trains surgeons in the specialty of endocrine & Breast surgery. The training schedule encompasses the clinical, academic and research work relation to problems of endocrine system. The subspecialty deals with thyroid, parathyroid adrenal, breast, thymus, male infertility and various inter sex anomalies. Training in this super specialty also involves handling all endocrine emergencies, which involves management of patients with diabetes mellitus." (added 1/04)

West Mumbai, Maharshtra

Dr. Asha Shangarpawar, Gynaec. & Obs., C-20 IIT Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400076, 2572-1266, mavsp3@yahoo.com. "A highly experienced gynaec with more than 25 years experience. Excellent conservative diagnoses, listens to patients, and will answer painstakingly any questions you might have, anytime. A very firm proponent of the adage "Patients are NOT just lab values; you need to look at the whole thing holistically." (added 1/04)

Vadodara

Dr. Vivek Arya, MD, DM, Endocrinologist, Pasha Bhai Park, Vadodara, 2312974, Email: aryavivek@hotmail.com, "Thorough knowledge of all endocrine problems, management of international standards. Soft spoken and good." (Added Dec. 04)

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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