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.

Ann Arbor

Dr. Edward Linker, Holistic. 2345 South Huron Parkway Ann Arbor, Mi 48104 734-973-1010

Ann Arbor

Dr. Michele Loewe, Naturopathic Medicine, 4488 Jackson Rd., Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, 734-389-2386, mpaintng@earthlink.net, "She uses herbs and nutrition to help rebalance the thyroid." (added 1/04)

Ann Arbor

Dr. Christene Nelson, Ophthalmology Surgeon, Ann Arbor. She is "not only an experienced, wonderful surgeon, but also is very compassionate. She hasn't been able to totally fix my eyes, but at least I know she is concerned and will do whatever is possible for me."

Additional praise for Dr. Nelson:
She is "not only an experienced, wonderful surgeon, but also is very compassionate. She hasn't been able to totally fix my eyes, but at least I know she is concerned and will do whatever is possible for me."

Ann Arbor

Dr. Randolph, Reproductive Endocrinology, University of Michigan Hospital, Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, 734-763-4323, www.umich.edu. "Dr. Randolph listened and did not second guess my suspicion that I had a thyroid problem that was contributing to my infertility problem. And guess what? he did all the right tests and found out I have Hashimoto's Disease!" (Added 6/02)

Ann Arbor

Dr. Pamela Smith, 5204 Jackson Rd. Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, 734-748-0269; 26819 Lawrence Ave., Center Line, MI 48015, 586-497-4818; 30475 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073, 248-435-9755; 906 Business Park Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686 734-748-0269 (Central Scheduling); 161 S. Livernois, Rochester, MI 48307, 586-497-4818 (Central Scheduling); 220 Lyon N.W. Suite 700, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, 616-451-4500. (added 1/04)

Ann Arbor

John Kelly, MD, MPH, Family and Holistic Medicine, 3606 West Liberty Rd, , MI 48103, 734-929-9450, annarbordocs.org. A reader writes: "Dr. Kelly showed an immediate understanding of and appreciation for the problems caused by the continuing signs and symptoms of Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism I had been experiencing despite years of ongoing normal TSH values. Although he initially recommended Armour Thyroid, he worked with me to first find a continuing supply of Thyrolar (originally prescribed by another doctor after I was diagnosed with CFS/FMS), before contacting a local compounding pharmacy from which he was able to order a compounded T-3 formula I could use in conjunction with Synthroid when we couldn’t find a pharmacy able to fill the Thyrolar prescription. I have been very impressed with his caring and compassionate attitude, and his willingness to look at the big picture and the whole person while working to establish a partnership for health with his patients." (Added 6/05)

Bay City

Dr. Jorge Plasencia, Family Practice, 4497 Sheffield Place, Bay City, MI, 989-671-7000. "Excellent knowledge base regarding thyroid disease." (Added 10/05)

Birmingham

Dr. Robert Levine, Holistic Medicine, 1157 South Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-646-8600. www.naturalandholistic.com A reader writes: "Very intelligent, personable, and an excellent listener." (Added 10/05)

Another reader writes:
"I've never had a doctor genuinely care like Dr. Levine. He is open to alternatives to traditional medicine. He can take care of very complex problems and uses Bio-Identical Hormones and is Board Certified by the American Board of Holistic Medicine. He also will provide gynecology in a holistic way as well." (Added 1/06)

Another fan:
"Kind personal knowledgeable takes and interest." (Added 1/06)

Bloomfield Hills

Dr. Ali Abbasi, 43368 Woodward, Suite 104, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-7740. (added 1/04)

Brighton

Dr. David Mika, 10415 E. Grand River, #100 Brighton, MI 48116, 810-227-1020. (added 1/04)

Center Line

Dr. Pamela W. Smith, Internal Medicine/anti-aging, 26834 Lawrence, Center Line Michigan 48015, (586) 497-4824, www.healthyliving.meta-health.com. "Dr. Smith takes a natural holistic approach to health care and believes that each patient is unique and personalizes a health care plan based on that person needs." (added 1/04)

Clinton Township

Amanda J. Toole, Ear Nose & Throat Head & Neck, 43750 Garfield Bldg B # 101, Clinton twp, mi, 48038, Phone: 586-263-7400 586-263-6372, www.lakeshoreent.com, A patient writes: "she took my thyroid out, I had cancer in it. She is top doc in my book for her age 36yrs. old, and she went to some good school also check her profile out " (Added: Dec. 04)

Clarkston

Dr. Lorie Washe, GP, Citation drive, MI 48348, 249 922 3074. A reader writes: "Dr. Washe is one of a kind. She is like your friend, as well as your doctor. You never feel rushed. She originally tested me for Graves' disease when I would have NEVER even thought of the notion (I am an RN). She was thorough, professional, and always understanding. Her entire practice is full of the same type of wonderful people. Only once in a lifetime do you find so many genuine doctors assembled in the same practice. And no, I am not related to anyone there!!:)" (Added 6/05)

Detroit

Dr. Batka, Henry Ford System, 2799 West Grand Bldg., Detroit MI 48202, 313-916-2134, 1-800-653-6568, (works in W. Bloomfield, Taylor,Detroit). (added 1/04)

Detroit

Dr. Margaret Fadanelli, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, 22151 Moross #312, Detroit, MI 48236, (313)343-4411. (added 1/04)

Detroit

Dr. Gary Talpos, surgeon. Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. A reader gushes, "Dr. Talpos is one of the best doctors I know. Approximately 3 years ago I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer after being misdiagnosed two times. Doctor Talpos is very empathetic and listens-at that point in my life being 27 years old and being diagnosed with cancer is a sure shocker. However, Dr. Talpos listened and explained everything I was about to go through-and was empathetic to my needs. I continue to visit him and send blood work to Michigan despite living in Missouri because of my confidence in him. I would recommend him highly to anyone.

Another reader writes:
"I would recommend Dr Talpos to anyone. He is a caring and knowledgeable. physican. He has a calm, reassuring manner and takes as much time as needed with you. He is approachable and down to earth but a thoroughly talented man. I was diagnosed seven years ago and had a one year old and a six week old child. I have no doubt I own my present good health and happiness to him." (Added 6/05)

Eaton Rapids

Dr. Susan Courtnage, Family Physician, next to Eaton Rapids Medical Center, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, 517-663-1511. A reader writes: "Dr. Courtnage listens and is open to prescribing a medication that works for the patient." (Added 1/06)

Farmington Hills

Dr. Sheldon Stoffer, MD, FACP, FACE, Endocrinologist, 30055 Northwestern Hwy Suite 150, Providence Hospital, Farmington Hills MI 48334, 248-865-4150. "About a year and a half ago, I fell very ill. I was misdiagnosed several times by different doctors. I initially had many different symptoms and 1 of them was pre-menopause. Since pre-menopause contain similar symptoms as hyperthyroid, I had not been treated for the correct problem which was hyperthyroid. As my symptoms progressively got worse, I was down to 99 lbs from 117. I was weak, unable to walk up the stairs, lift my arms up, losing massive amounts of hair, suffering severe sweating, and trembles. I had severe headaches and my heart was beating rapidly. I didn't know what was happening but knew something was drastically wrong. I was finally diagnosed from a blood test with hyperthyroidism. The first endocrinologist was not meeting my needs due to many time consuming lab work and needle biopsy and other tests. Unfortunately, time was passing on and I was getting to a point, I couldn't make it to work any longer. I had no energy and my weight was deteriorating rapidly. The only good thing was that I was placed on heart medication to avoid a heart attack. Without being too drastic, however, the reality is, I believe Dr. Stoffer saved my life. Once in his care, I had the radioactive iodine treatment to kill the thyroid, was seen on a periodic basis for about 6 months to closely monitor how things were progressing along. Shortly after that, I was placed on the thyroid replacement medication, Synthroid. I feel normal again. I now weigh 120 lbs which for my height that is a perfect weight. After many visits to the hospital and the not-knowing, the realty is, I feel that I probably would not be here today if Dr. Stoffer did not take matters into his hands. He was quick with diagnosing and started the healing process immediately."

Farmington Hills

Dr. T. Reid Kavieff, Holistic. 28595 Orchard Lake Rd. #306 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-324-0777

Fremont

Theodore Vanderkooi MD, 230 W Oak St., Fremont, MI 49412, 231-924-4200. He is a wonderful Dr. I was real sick when I went too him he got me in and did a biopsy and surgery right away, I am on to RAI in June . I can call and he is there too help. very caring man.. He knows his stuff! (Added 6/02)

Fruitport

Dr. Susan Fabrick, family physician. 3443 Farr Rd. Fruitport, MI 49415 213-865-1322

Grand Blanc

Donald Hardman Internal Medicine 2313 E. Hill Road Grand Blanc, Mich. 48439 810-953-6400 A reader writes: "I had been on Synthroid for about ten years following treatment for Graves disease with Radioactive Iodine. With Synthroid alone I could never function as I did before the Graves disease. I became very sick in 2001. I had muscle and joint pain, could not sleep and was somewhat depressed. Dr. Hardman placed me on a T/4,T/3 treatment program that has made a big difference in my quality of life. He has driven my TSH levels down to about 0.40 which is a figure I could never get close to no matter how much T/4 I would take. Most of my Hypothyroid symptoms have disappeared. I was quite surprised to find my Cardiac Arrhythmia improve even though I was taking a more powerful thyroid hormone. I was even able to join a gym and begin running and lifting weights again. I am a work in progress and the next thing Dr. Hardman will check for is adrenal insufficiency. I recommend you talk to Dr. Hardman if your T/4 doesn't work well for you." (Added 2/03)

Grand Blanc

A reader recommends Dr. Jean Nelson. Endocrinologist, 2595 Genesys Parkway--Gd.Blanc 810-606-6970. "She always took time to listen to me--and really cares for my condition and well-being. She likes her patient to learn about their disease it helps her to work better with you."

Another reader recommends Dr. Nelson:
"Dr. Nelson is one of the most intelligent physicians I've ever been fortunate to have treat me. I have many complications, as well as chronic diseases. She digs until she gets an answer for you. I am most comfortable with her, and since I can be myself--That says a lot!!!! I would recommend her to anyone. I can't say enough good words to convey just how good of a doctor, as well as a friend that she is." (Added 6/03)

More praise from a reader for Dr. Nelson:
"She is the kindest physician I have ever met. She sat with me for one hour and spoke to me like I was her friend, not her patient. She is absolutely the most intelligent woman I have ever met." (added 1/04)

Another reader writes:
"Dr Nelson relies on both physical results and clinical presentation in diagnosing endocrine disorders. I am pleased to finally have a physician that looked at my strong family history, clinical symptoms, and that knew the correct labwork to run in addition to standard labwork. I highly recommend Dr Nelson to all my patients that present with clinical symptoms of thyroid disorders." (Added: June 2004)

NOTE: Some patients are reporting that you only see Dr. Nelson on the first visit, and thereafter, you will get the Physician's Assistant. Confirm ahead of time if you do not want to be handed off to a PA. (April 2006)

Grand Rapids

Dr. Tammy Born, 3700 52nd Street SE, ,Grand Rapids, MI 49512, 616-656-3700. (added 1/04)

Grand Rapids

Ruggero Battan, M.D., Endocrinology, 240 Cherry St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, 616 752 6310 / Fax(616) 732-3029, mrbattan@pol.net. "He is understanding, kind, and calms me when I get upset." (added 1/04)

Another reader recommends Dr. Battan:
"Good doctor, but he only treats to the test results." (Added 10/05)

Grand Rapids

Dr. Philip Tate -- NO LONGER LISTED

Lansing

Dr. Shirley Robertson, MD, Family Medicine, Greater Lansing Internal Medicine Associates, P.C. 4299 W. Five Oaks Drive Lansing MI 517-272-5060 A Reader writes: "Dr. Robertson listens to what you are telling her and then she will work with you on the problem. She's highly recommended in my book!" (Added 11/02)

Lansing

Janis M. Rygwelski, M.D., Internal Medicine, 1200 E. Michigan, Ste. 775, Lansing, MI 48912, Phone: (517)881-7750, A reader writes: "Dr. Rygwelski listens - really listens. She is cautious and forthright. She will get to the bottom of a problem and treats patients with respect." (Added: Dec. 04)

Lansing

Robert McEllmurray, MD, Family Med, 1601 E Michigan, MI 48912, 517-487-0870. A reader writes: "Listens to his patients." (Added 6/05)

Another reader writes:
"Open minded about which thyroid med patients prefer." (Added 6/05)

Livonia

Dr. Eric Zuckerman, ophthalmologist. 20210 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 248-476-4130

Livonia

David Schindler, Personal Care, 37663 Pembroke, Livonia, MI 48152, 734-591-5537, drbatman@twmi.rr.com, A reader writes: "Great doctor, understands, and will prescribe traditional and non traditional meds" (Added Apr 06)

Mattawan

Laura Ford, Nurse Practitioner, Lakeview Family Care/52375 N Main St., Mattawan, MI 49071, 269-668-3348. A reader writes: "She actually listens to you. She took all my symptoms into account even though my blood work was showing that my thyroid levels were "normal." (Added 1/06)

Midland

Dr. Anuradha Puttagunta. Suite 3015, 4007 Orchard Drive, Midland, MI 48640, (989) 839-1680 www.midmichigan.org. A reader writes: "I wanted to post my first impressions of my endocrinologist, Dr. Anuradha Puttagunta. She was initially educated in India and has since been credentialed (whatever the term is for passing muster for docs) in both Canada and the U.S. I was very impressed by her bedside manner. She respected the research I'd done and listened carefully to my history of symptoms. She was also training a physician's assistant and was respectful all the while. She explained the subacute thyroiditis briefly, but thoroughly, and answered my questions attentively. She scheduled blood tests for the next three months, scheduled to see me again in three months, and offered me Synthroid if I started getting hypo-symptoms. I received a message from her office the next day with the offer of Synthroid as my tests did, indeed, indicate I'm now swinging through hypo. Dr. Puttagunta works through Mid-Michigan Physicians Group in Midland, MI."

Another reader recommends Dr. Puttagunta:
"The first time I came into her office she knew that there was something wrong with me. That I was having thyroid attacks and had a goiter and needed radiation." (Added 11/02)

Milford

Dr. John Rosella D.O., Family Practice, 1265 N. Milford Rd., Milford. Michigan 48381, Phone: 248-685-3600, A reader writes: "Dr. Rosella is a very caring doctor who always listens to your needs, is an excellent Thyroid doctor as well, and goes by kinesthesiology and not so much blood work results when he prescribes Armour Thyroid. He lets the patient learn their bodies as far as watching for any kind of side-effects and will at any time talk with you about symptoms if you have any .Also is always up to date on any info that is presented to him. His office is always packed with patients wanting to know if there is a better way to live with a Thyroid Condition. He's the best! " (Added: Dec. 04)

Northville

Jayson Postula-Stein, Internal Medicine, 215 East Main, MI 48167, 248/348-1131. A reader writes: "He's very competent, yet open-minded. I wanted to try Armour Thyroid, and he prescribed it for me. It didn't work, so I went back to Synthroid. However, I was glad he would work with me. I tried coconut oil, and he was open to it. When the coconut oil increased my metabolism, he was willing to lower my Synthroid dose to adjust for the effect that the coconut oil was having." (Added 6/05)

Parchment

Dr. Eric Born D.O., Holistic, chronic aging illnesses, chronic fatigue, yeast syndrome, hormone imbalance, toxicities, add, autism, inhalant and food allergies. Armour thyroid doctor for this area., 2350 E. G Ave, Parchment, MI 49004, Phone: 269-344-6183, A reader writes: "Dr. Born and his associates, treat ones' health as a whole person rather than a "disease entity", by using an integrative approach of combining the best of traditional medicine with complimentary and alternative therapies, personalizing the health plan for each patient. He listens. He is the first doctor in 5 years to honor my knowledge of the changes in my body, and take action for me, rather than brush me off as a 'mental' case." (Added: Dec. 04)

Plymouth

Dr. Irene Metro, MD, Internal Medicine, Plymouth Integrative Medicine Center, 851 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170, 734-451-2272; fax: 734-451-2554, www.doctormetro.com. "My first appointment she spent two and a half hours with me. She is very caring and compassionate. She typically uses Thyrolar for T3/T4, however after a couple visits I was able to talk her into trying Armour. She also recommends different vitamins and herbal supplements."

Rochester Hills

Dr. Al-Kassab, 950 West Avon Rd. Suite 2,Rochester Hills, MI 48307, 248-651-5353. (added 1/04)

Another recommendation
"He will discuss your concerns and will tell you when he feels you are on the right track or completely off in his opinion. But he also explains why he feels that way and makes you feel like an active participant in your own treatment. I have been a patient for a number of years and he has helped me feel well." (Added 4/04)

Another reader writes:

"Highly thought of by Beaumont's top docs, best reputation." (Added: June 2004)

Another fan:
Abdul Al-Kassab, MD, Endocrinology/Diabetes, 950 W Avon, Suite 2, MI 48307, 248-651-5353. A reader writes: "Dr. A is on top of my hypothyroid problem. After suspecting a problem and not getting anywhere with my family doc, I went in search for a specialist. Dr. Al-Kassab came highly recommended. He has listened to me, my ideas and gives me great support, great input and lets me have some control in my treatment and hypothyroid problem. I even got my husband to see him with some of his problems and we discovered he, too, has an endocrinologic problem that needs medical intervention and treatment. We are so happy to have received these recommendations to seek treatment from Dr. Al-Kassab. He keeps on top of his specialty and is world renowned. No wonder he's one of the fine doctors on staff at William Beaumont Hospital." (Added 6/05)

Southeastern Lower Michigan/Lambertville/Temperance

"Dr. Walter Woodhouse, Walter Woodhouse Family Practice 7302 Jackman Rd. Temperance, MI 48182 734-850-8902. Dr. Woodhouse is very understanding when it comes to thyroid disease, because he also suffers from it. He believes that natural desiccated thyroid is best and he takes 3 grains of Armour a day. My first visit lasted 1 1/2 hours. This time was not spent waiting but actually talking with the Dr. and being examined. He saw the symptoms that all the other Dr.'s refused to acknowledge were of any significance to my thyroid disorder. I have to travel 2 1/2 hours to get to his office, so most of our visits have been over the phone. Although he is a family practitioner, he also is a staff Dr. at the hospital in Toledo and Detroit. He has spoke at several conferences for the Broda O. Barnes Foundation and consulted with many thyroid experts over the years. He will make sure that all your questions are answered before you leave his office. He even drew several diagrams for me so that I could understand exactly what was going on with my thyroid and how it was affecting my whole body. His office will send out a questionnaire to you first and ask for all of your medical records to be forwarded to them. From there, the Dr. review your records and your questionnaire and an appt. is made. The only downfall is that it could take 3-6 months to get in for the initial appt. It was well worth the wait for me." (Updated 6/02)

A reader adds:
"Dr. Woodhouse is the best. I just think that more doctors need to be informed of the symptoms of hypothyroid vs. relying on blood tests. Blood tests for me always came back normal - borderline, but normal. But my thyroid was so big, it was bulging out of my neck! Had a thyroid ultrasound which showed a nodule, and a radioactive scan which didn't, so I was sent on my way. Found Dr. Woodhouse through a friend -- and was amazed at the fact that he spent over an hour with me just on discussing my "symptoms" not to mention the physical! Prescribed Armour Thyroid and we are currently working on getting my dosage to where it needs to be for me - so even that is personal. A friend of mine has been suffering from headaches for the last 5 years. She has gone to numerous doctors, had thousands of dollars in tests run, and has had no luck. I recommended Dr. Woodhouse. She was elated! For the first time she felt that she had someone really listen to her. She felt that her headaches were due to low estrogen since they primarily occur during her menses. Every single doctor told her she was wrong. Dr. Woodhouse prescribed estrogen and told her to wait until her period to take it and then see what happened. She came to my work yesterday - with a huge smile - and it worked! She has suffered from migraines for 5 years, and yesterday was the first time she was able to function during her period - not just function, but feel great! I'm so happy for her as well. We've really found a gem!" (Added 11/02)

Another fan!
"Dr. Woodhouse is the best!!! I have been very blessed to have a husband who located this website and found Dr. Woodhouse for me. He is a very intelligent and informative doctor. I was very depressed over the lack of treatment I had received from other physicians until I met Dr. Woodhouse. He is the type to fix the problem instead of letting you just "live" with it for the rest of your life. I have recommended him to friends. It is also very pleasant to go to a new doctor who also has a wonderful staff working with him. Dr. Woodhouse takes time with you, he does not treat you as though you don't know what you are talking about. He is very caring and very intelligent. I drive 3 hours to see him and it is worth the drive and my time to see such a wonderful doctor. I had seen several doctors who just blew my symptoms off and treatment me as a lazy overweight person. If you want compassion, treatment and results then I recommend you see Dr. Woodhouse. Thank You Dr. Woodhouse & Staff." (Added 1/06)

Note from Mary:
"I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Woodhouse at the September, 2002 Broda Barnes conference. I was tremendously impressed with his depth of knowledge, warmth, and commitment to treating patients so they feel well. By all appearances, Dr. Woodhouse is a very smart, caring practitioner!) (Added 11/02)

More praise from a reader for Dr. Woodhouse:
"I was blessed to find Dr. Woodhouse on the Top Doc list at the Thyroid Web site! Thank you Mary Shomon for this wonderful site and your book 'Living Well with Hypothyroidism'!! It changed my life! I now too live well!! I am in the business of Wellness, and so I meet hundreds of people daily with thyroid issues. I've recommended your book and this Web site and Top Doc list to many clients! I miscarried, my second time, just last summer. That is when I read about Dr. Woodhouse and decided to contact him about a consultation. He was moving his office at the time and the only way I was given to reach him was via e-mail. I explained my situation to him, that I had FINALLY been successful after months of trying, to get my family doctor to switch me to Armour thyroid which I gathered from 'Living Well..' would be best for me, but the doctor continued to ignore my pleas for a higher dose because the blood test showed normal per their range! I lost the pregnancy at 11 weeks, exactly as the first miscarriage! I learned so much from Dr Woodhouse, and have really enjoyed his approach of ASSISTING me in my wellness, versus the typical doctor who 'bull dozes' through your care as though you are a carbon copy of the millions of other patients he sees! I have a very warm place in my heart for this doctor, and his wife...and a healthy kick in my abdomen! THANK YOU, DR WOODHOUSE!!" (added 1/04)

Another reader writes:
"This is a doctor that pays attention to all of your symptoms, not just lab tests!!! I went through several docs before finding Dr. Woodhouse's name on About.com, (which I refer all my friends to)! The other docs had me on synthroid, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, water pills, vertigo pills, constant anti-biotics. Each symptom got a pill!! I was losing my hair, fingernails were brittle, itched, leg cramps and feeling like cement, ear infections, sensitive to all light, snoring, sleep apnea, anxiety attacks, breathing problems, menstrual periods like I was bleeding to death, ovarian cysts, breast biopsies that turned out to be fatty deposits, tubes put in ears, no memory, dizzy spells. 3 surgeries later and at least 15-20 medications later I was told by last doc, (5 in all ), that I needed to go to a psychologist. Like they were going to deal with my physical symptoms. Well, I came to this site and I found Dr. Woodhouse in the Michigan listings, though I am from Toledo. He was on my insurance-Yeah!! Now i take Armour and 2 vitamins!! And I feel the best then I have for 3 years,
(actually 20 years, since i should have been diagnosed years earlier!!" (Added: June 2004)

Southfield

Dr. Geoffrey J. Gladstone, ocular plastic surgeon. 29201 Telegraph Rd. Suite 305 Southfield, MI 48034. 248-357-5100

Southfield

Edward M. Lichten, M.D. (Gynocolgy, Pain Management), 29355 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, Mi. 48034 1-248-358-3433 A reader writes: "He is not an Endo but when I first walked into his office I was just on Levoxyl. Still half dead. He's got me on mega-vitamins and T-3 also Xanax. I still am not good due to other problems as yet to be fixed but he has my thyroid at 1.4. He's cool. I feel a lot better. He is well worth seeing. Without him I would not be able to work or anything."

Sterling Heights

Dr. D. Timothy Gammons, DO, Family Doctor, 4845 East 14 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, 586-977-5780, "He takes time to listen. I feel like a person with a name, not just a number. He is great!" (Added 4/04)

Traverse City

Andrew D. Scrogin,MD, Endocrinology, 1221 Sixth St. Suite 312, MI 49684, 231-935-2268/231-935-2271. A reader writes: "Dr. Andrew Scrogin, the only board certified endocrinologist in the Traverse City area, offers over 14 years experience in helping you get the answers you need." (Added 6/05)

Troy

Dr. Robert Saieg, Gynecology, Troy Medical Bldg., 44199 Dequindre Rd. Suite 408, Troy, MI 48098, 248-828-8484. "Dr. Saieg has a broad range of knowledge in both traditional and alternative medicine. He has a rare capacity to relate with his patients by listening carefully to their complaints, and because of that he is able to focus on their needs and formulate an effective treatment plan. He truly understands women's hormonal issues and has helped me tremendously as well as many others." (Updated 6/02)

Walled Lake

Michael Kaplan, Endocrinology, 100 N. Pond Dr. Suite C, Walled Lake, MI , 2488555620, A reader writes: Listens, explains, always sends detailed report of visit. I had Thyroid Cancer and he took great care of me. I moved to Ohio and will always return to visit Dr. Kaplan because there is no comparison to him and the inadequate doctors here." (Added 1/06)

West Bloomfield

Dr. David Brownstein, MD, Center for Holistic Medicine 5821 W. Maple Rd. Suite 192 West Bloomfield, MI 48322. A reader writes, "Dr. Brownstein is fantastic! He literally saved my life. In the course of the 7.5 months that I've been his patient, he has taken me from being basically an incoherent, suicidal basket-case to being a basically happy, energetic person that is able to cope with and even enjoy going back to school full-time in addition to my working full-time. He is an M.D. who practices Holistic Medicine. How rare is that! He also does acupuncture and acupressure and offers nutrition and diet recommendations. He is a doctor that will listen and cares that you feel well again. He will definitely get to the bottom of what is wrong with you. He will try one thing and if you still are having problems he will try something else. He will NEVER dismiss your complaints or tell you that you are too stressed or that you just need to lose weight. He will just move on to try something else to help you feel well. He uses blood tests as a guide and he interprets them more liberally than a traditional doctor does. Although he says he is more concerned with how the patient feels. Imagine that! He is very respectful, kind, considerate, empathetic, and extremely intelligent. He recognized how practicing traditional medicine wasn't helping his patients get well again. He then furthered his education with additional alternative treatments and is very satisfied with their ability to help his patients. He is the author of The Miracle of Natural Hormones which I the reason I decided to travel a long distance to see him. He is a great guy. He is listed with the Broda Barnes Foundation. Excellent doctor. He has at least a six month's wait to get an appt. But what I usually tell people is to just get on the list. He is definitely worth the wait. I trust him and feel that if he tells me to do / take something that it is truly in my best interest and that it is the advice he would give to a family member." (EDITOR'S NOTE: This doctor is very popular, but patients trying to make appointments have reported that at times, there is a long waiting list.)

West Bloomfield

Dr. Richard Ng, Center for Holistic Medicine, Center for Holistic Medicine 5821 W. Maple Rd. Suite 192 , West Bloomfield, MI 48322, Phone: 248.851.1600, http://www.drbrownstein.com, A patient writes: "Dr. Ng is an associate of Dr. David Brownstein. When I called the Center for Holistic Medicine for an appointment, I chose to see Dr. Ng after asking the receptionist a lot of questions, basically I was looking for confirmation that he would follow a similar protocol to what I had read about Dr. Brownstein. After her reassurance, I was able to get in to see him in a couple of months (as compared to six for Dr. Brownstein). From the moment he walked into the room, I knew that I had finally found a doctor who would listen to me. Dr. Ng spent nearly an hour and a half during my first appointment, going over everything top to bottom - he answered my questions and just very thoroughly covered everything I had hoped for. I was very comfortable with him. " (Added: Dec. 04)

West Bloomfield

Charles Taylor, MD, Endocrinolgy - Thyroid disease, 6900 Orchard Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield, MI 48322, (248)885-5620. A reader writes: "I received a self-published book explaining all types of thyroid disease in layman's terms. I first saw him in 1980 long before the "Dummies" series was published. He let me know that our relationship could only succeed if we were equal partners in this relationship. There's no such thing as a stupid question and I don't need an appt. to ask . He even prints his home phone number on his business card to encourage this type of open communication. He has chosen my Internist whom I'm delighted with and spent 12 weeks during his residency learning from Dr. Taylor. I can't say enough about him other than I've been with him through many changes in insurance coverage. The visit after I was downsized from my career and divorced, he not only wrote off his fee but waived 75% of the lab fees. I'm also a thyroid cancer survivor thanks to him and my surgeons. I think that says it all!" (Added: June 2004)

West Bloomfield Hills

Dr. Michael Kaplan, Endocrinology, 6900 Orchard Lake Road, #203, West Bloomfield Hills MI 48322, (586) 855-5620 or 248 855-5620, A reader writes: "Dr. Kaplan is a board certified endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid and other metabolic disorders. He helped me diagnose thyroid toxicosis, Hashimoto's, and is very familiar with Hashimoto's Encephalopathy. Without his expertise, I might have had to go back to a hospital (after a bout with mold and thyroid toxicosis) or ended up permanently in a mental institution. I highly recommend him. He is Harvard educated and is affiliated with AACE, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists." (Added 1/06)

Wyoming

Marjorie Taylor, RNC, Ob/Gyn NP. Area-Wide Ob/Gyn Health Services, PC 1586 44th Street, SW (east of US-131 about a mile) Wyoming, MI 616-532-1410. A reader shares the following information from this practitioner’s brochure: "Her ability to listen and work individually with women of all ages has enabled Marjorie to develop a special interest in treating PMS and menopause." The reader goes on to say, "I spent almost an hour with her on my initial visit. Marjorie is a compassionate person who understands women, is very knowledgeable in not only hormonal issues but in thyroid conditions, and wants to know how YOU feel. Not a horribly long wait to get an appointment (my initial wait period was a week)."

Ypsilanti

Dr. Kelly Mandagere and Dr. Jeffery Sanfield -- NO LONGER LISTED

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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