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.

Augusta

Christopher Maloney, Naturopathic Doctor, 4 Drew St., Augusta ME 04330, Phone: (207) 623-1681, www.maloneymedical.com, A patient writes: "Dr. Maloney spends an hour with every patient. " (Added: Dec. 04)

Bangor

Jennifer Johnson ND, Holistic Medicine, 142 Hammond St Ste #5, Bangor Maine 04401, 207-941-0981. Email: drjenjohnson@yahoo.com. A reader writes: "She has a holistic approach to medicine and take into account many symptoms as well as the thyroid problems. She works hard with you to get the results you are looking for. She takes time to listen and also observe for herself what is going on in your body and what it is telling you." (Added: June 2004)

Gray, Just North of Portland

Dr. Psonak Allergy, Nutrition, Holistic, Chelation Environmental Health & Complementary Medicine, 51 W. Gray Road Ste 1A, Po Box 605 Gray, Maine 04039. A reader tells us, "I am very impressed with how Dr. Psonak looks at the whole person, is a good listener, asking detailed questions and relates thyroid to the stressors on the body. He has helped me by addressing not just thyroid but how allergies and chemical pollutants play a role in disease."

Norridgewock

Kenneth J. Baker D.O., PO Box 418, Norridgewock, ME 04957, (207) 634-4009. "I have been to him for two years. He listened and treated symptoms, not just lab values. He is very caring and makes you an active participant in your treatment plan."

Saco

Dr. Elisabeth DelPrete, general practitioner, University of New England Medical Center, Saco, ME 04072 207-283-1407. A reader writes, "She listens to your concerns/symptoms and is very willing to spend time with you. Dr. DelPrete will share your numbers with you and is a caring person."

Another fan:
"She has been very willing to work with me and my symptoms. Even though I am in the "normal range" she has worked with me to tweak my medication so that I feel good. She didn't even flinch when I said I might want to try Armour. She was listed on here in Waterboro but she just moved her practice to Saco." (Added 1/06)

Sanford

Steven Johnson, MD ENT 15 Daigle Lane, Suite 104 Temp: 312 Cottage St Sanford, ME 04073 307-490-0020 Earnosethroat.com A reader writes: "Dr. Johnson is a detail oriented, compassionate physician who I have found is available practically 24/7." (Added 11/02)

Scarbourough

Dr. Stephen Babirak, Endocrinology, 100 U.S. Route One Unit 116, Scarbourough, Maine 04074, 207-885-7700. "After years of having thyroid problems, hyper, hypo, and then a goiter which they found to be a "tracheal obstruction" he seen me ran a whole lot of tests others doctors didn't do, and then got me to see a surgeon ASAP. He listened to my concerns, and worries and did a one hour consultation with me and an examination! I just had my surgery on week ago and he already wants to see me to make sure all my tests and meds are adjusted! His nurse calls me to tell me my blood work results when they come in, I don't have to hunt them down! Just amazing! I wish I had been referred to him years ago, but I am glad I have him now!!" (Added 6/02).

Scarborough

Daniel Oppenheim, MD, PhD, Endocrinology, 102 Campus Drive, Suite 106, Scarborough, ME 07074, 207-885-7700www.mmc.org/mmc_frontpage/physicians.htm, "When we moved to this area, he quickly had the necessary blood tests done, readjusted my hormone level to cure constant fatigue, and followed up frequently to readjust as indicated. His office quickly phoned test results and let me know any changes. He listened carefully to all my problems. He has a superior appreciation of what TSH level I should be at to feel comfortable. I was impressed by his use of the computer keeping patient records." (Added Dec. 04)

York

Dayton F. Haigney, MD, General Practice & Alternative Practice, 164 York Street York, ME 03909, 207-363-0610 Fax: 207-363-0614, dhaigney@aol.com. "He is very knowledgeable, caring and an excellent Alternative physician. He is also a homeopathic physician and does acupuncture. caring." (Added 6/02).

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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