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.

Cranston

Dr. Judith Gilmore, 725 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. A reader says that Dr. Gilmore, "is an endocrinologist and treats me for hypothyroidism. She is caring, intelligent and spends a great deal of time with her patients. She asks many questions and listens attentively to the answers."

Cranston

Robert Ortiz -- NO LONGER LISTED

Cranston

Dr. Raymond Maxin , Primary Care Physician/Gerontologist, Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 464-4417. A patient writes: "He is very caring, takes time with his patients and is understanding and thoughtful. Dr. Maxim is brilliant when it comes to medical care and used up to the minute resources and information." (Added 1/06)

Lincoln

Nathan Beraha, Pediatric Cardiology, Anchor Pediatrics, Lincoln, RI 02865, 793-8484, A reader writes: "He is just the best pediatrician and cardiologist around!" (Added June 2005)

Providence

Dr. Paul Akerman Gastroenterology 25 Staniford Street 2nd floor Providence, RI 401-421-8800 A reader writes: "I was having some serious problems with stomach pain, vomiting and others. My current doctor, at the time, was not listening to me so I was referred to Dr. Akerman by a friend's retiring doctor. After getting orders for some tests from my original doctor but having the results to Dr. Akerman, I was diagnosed with Crohns disease by him, even though I had not even met with him at all. Once we met at my first appointment, he scheduled me for some follow-up tests to verify his initial findings, began treatment and it was like night and day as to how I began to feel. He listens well, has a great sense of humor, is young enough to stay on top of the newest advances. He was recently listed as a top doctor in RI Monthly magazine as a doctor who other doctors would go to if they needed to be treated for gastro problems. Enough said." (Added 11/02)

Providence

Dr. Frank B. D’Alessandro internal medicine and endocrinology 1515 Smith Street Providence, RI (401) 353-1110. "He is very personable and a good listener," this reader shares. "He feels standard thyroid tests are not that reliable and bases diagnosis on free T3 and free T4 tests as well as some others. He seems open minded in this controversial field."

Providence

crinologist/surgeon, 153 Waterman Ave. Providence, RI (401)273-2450. This doctor is described as an "excellent surgeon, caring, compassionate - recently operated on me for thyroid cancer."

Another reader recommends Dr. Monchik:
"Amazing and refreshing to have a surgeon that cares for his patients above and beyond what is expected-he is giving surgeons a better reputation in Rhode Island." (Added 2/03)

Another reader recommends Dr. Monchik:
"I have never been so confident in a Doctor. . . . because he deserves it! I just had ca and Dr. Monchik removed my thyroid 9 mos. ago." (Added 4/03)

Another fan:
"Doctor monchik is informative, caring, and did a great job during surgery. he also takes pride in his skills." (Added 1/06)

A reader writes:
"Dr. Monchik, first was recommended to me by my regular endocrinologist. I found him to be compassionate, personable, caring and was willing to take time to answer all my questions. As a singer, he addresses my concerns honestly and professionally. I have never been so comfortable with a doctor before. I have no doubts he's the best in the business." (Added Apr 06)

Providence

nology, Seekonk Street, Providence, RI, 351-7100, "He is very caring. He always makes me feel like I am his only patient, no matter how busy he is. I’ve been going to him for over 30 years now for hypothyroidism…he’s wonderful!" (Added 4/04)

Providence

betes & Endocrinology, 49 Seekonk Street, Rhode Island, 401-351-7100, http://diabendo.com/index.html. A reader writes: "A caring doctor, willing to listen, with a good personality. Not afraid to 'step out of the box' and treat you as a patient, not just your labs. The clincher for me were those not often heard words: "Don't worry, we'll get you straightened out." This is clearly a dedicated, and compassionate Dr who truly cares about his patients care and well being!" (Added 6/05)

Wakefield

Beatriz Demoranville Endocrinology 481 Kingstown Rd. Wakefield, RI 401-789-0283. "She is a warm and caring woman. She spends a lot of time listening to her patients. I never feel rushed when I visit her. She also understands my emotional needs and how having thyroid cancer has affected my life." (Added 6/03)

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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