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.

Alpine

Dr. Jeff Wright Naturopath 70 East Red Pine Drive Alpine, Utah 801-756-9444. A reader writes: "This doctor is great. He spent an hour with me on my first visit going over different issues. He prescribes natural thyroid. He is also good at suggesting other supplements and vitamins. He is very knowledgeable and has an open mind. He is kind and treats you with respect. I highly recommend him." (Added 4/03)

Draper

Dennis Harper -- NO LONGER LISTED (retired)

Layton

Marc Anderson, Allergies/Family Practitioner, 2121 N 1700 W., Layton, UT 84041, (801) 773-4840. "He will go out of his way to meet with other top docs in the thyroid disease field to learn more about the disease and the medications out there to treat it. He actually listens to you and lets you unload all your problems and anxieties and will do all that he can to help you rather than tell you that you have to live with conditions. He sincerely wants to help his patients. He will treat you not only from your tests but also from your symptoms. He's fantastic."

Another patient Recommends Dr. Anderson:
"Dr. Anderson treats you like you are a knowledgeable person. He actually listens to you and believes what you tell him. He values your opinion and is VERY open to new ideas and treatments. He treats me from my symptoms since my tests come back normal, but it's painfully obvious that I suffer from thyroidism. He is very kind and caring and what doctors should be! He's truly great!" (Added 11/02)

Yet another reader writes:
"Dr Anderson really took an interest in my case. Within one visit he had me back on track to wellness. He was familiar with all of my symptoms and knew how to treat them. He listened to every word I said, without trying to put words into my mouth. He did in one visit what took two other DR's months to do. I am thankful everyday for what he has done for me." (Added 6/05)

Another fan: "An excellent care-giver" (Added 1/06)

Ogden

Ross Kelson, Internal Medicine, 6028 S Ridgeline Dr, Ogden UT 84405, Phone: 801 475 6520, A reader writes: "He is SO concerned about the total health picture - not just what the thyroid # is. He makes you feel like a real person with real health issues, not just another number to run through his office. He knows the thyroid issue inside and out and explains it to you. I'm so glad I found him." (Added: Dec. 04)

A reader writes:
"I have moved from Ogden, but I still make the 75 mile drive to see Dr. Kelson. He is great! I have my entire family converted also. Several of us have had thyroid issues, depression issues, etc. He never brushes you off. Always listens and will not quit looking for answers." (Added Apr 06)

Orem

Vaugh Johnson, D.O., 501 E 770 N, Orem, UT, 84097, 801 724 9840. A reader writes: "Dr. Johnson's P.A. Jeff, prescribed natural thyroid for me. They are just both very open minded and willing to listen. Plus they keep up on the latest treatments. I like them a lot better than the endo I went to." (Added 1/06)

Park City

Mary Parsons, Internal Medicine, 1750 West Sunpeak Drive, Park City, UT 84098, 435-647-5740, Uuhsc.utah.edu/comclinics, "She knows that there is a subgroup that does not respond to Synthroid." (Added 4/04)

Salt Lake City

Todd Cameron Naturopathic Physician 508 E South Temple #100 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801-364-9272. A reader writes: "He listens to you and treats you like a person not a statistic. He is thorough and caring." (Added 2/03)

Salt Lake City

I would like to recommend a top doc! He is a pediatric endocrinologist. His name is Rob Lindsey. He practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. My daughter was born with a thyroid that doesn't work. He caught it whenshe was only three days old. He not only took care of her but also her upset mother! To me he is the greatest and I owe him alot. We live in southern Utah now but still drive six hours to go to him!

Salt Lake City

Todd Mangum, MD, PC Intergrated Medicine 989 East 900 South Suite 1A Salt Lake City, Utah, 84105 801-531-8340/801-531-8350 weboflifewc@netscape.net. A reader writes: "Conventional medicine has failed many of his patients after years of unsuccessful treatment ......Dr Todd Mangum has provided them with some or complete relief using natural hormone therapy. Patients do visit his practice from all over the USA.....this is a Dr that spends lots of time with his patients and really cares for them." (Added 6/03)

Salt Lake City

James R Grua, Endocrinology & Metabolism, 333 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102, (801) 535-8398 A reader writes: "This doctor has narrowed his practice to treat only thyroid patients. He is no longer dealing with diabetes patients, He is very knowledgeable and kind, and takes the time to explain things. He is also very reassuring. I live in Ogden, but would drive even further to be seen by Dr. Grua." (Added: June 2004)

Another recommendation:
"Best doctor I have been to by far. He gives his advice, but lets me make decisions about my own treatment." (Added 10/05)

Salt Lake City

Stephen Coleman, family practice, 6360 S. 3000 East Suite 100, 84121, 801-365-1032. A reader writes: "He was the first doctor. in 5 years to finally figure out what is wrong with me! When I told him I wanted Armour Thyroid, he gave me a prescription for it and has tracked my progress for months now. When I wasn't feeling so well, he did all sorts of tests to find out my Armour needed tweaked a little bit. He is right on top of things and I feel like I am getting the best possible care for my thyroid that is possible. He is open to me trying alternative things. He is always willing to sit and talk about my problems. You just can't find a better doctor anywhere." (Added 6/05)

Sandy

Dr. Vernon Potter, General & Sport Medicine, 9829 S. 1300 E., Sandy, Utah 84094,801-576-8988. "Dr. Potter is very enthusiastic about getting to the root of your problem and treating the patient according to symptoms instead of just the blood test norms. He is thorough in his explanations and spends as much time with you as you need. You always have an active voice with him and he works with you as a team to obtain good health and well-being." (Added 6/02).

Another reader writes:
"Dr. Potter treats the whole person - from my thyroid to every other part of my body. He will spend as much time with you as needed. He will test anything that requires it and will fight with yuor insurance compnay to get it tested. He is simply one of the BEST doctors I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. He is currently trying to regulate my T3 properly. No other Dr has ever taken the time to do this. He is simply wonderful!" (Added 6/05)

A reader writes:
"Found problems with my daughter and corrected a goiter that others missed." (Added Apr 06)

St. George

Dr. Dennis Harper, D.O., Red Cliffs Nutritional Health Center, 321 N. Mall DR, Suite L-103, St. George, Utah, 84770. Phone number: 435-674-3500. Also practices in Murray. A reader tells us that this doctor, "practices on the alternative side of medicine. Is very attentive and listens to the person; treats your thyroid condition nutritionally as well as with thyroid meds. I was misdiagnosed for 3 years and was about to give up and then I found Dr. Harper. Although I am not yet 100%, I have been able to lose 20 pounds and am feeling better than I have in almost 4 years!"

West Valley/Salt Lake City

Bryan Turner, DVM, MD, general and holistic, 3646 S Redwood Rd, West Valley City, UT 84119, 801-973-4552. www.mydoctor.com/bryanturner. Dr. Turner is described this way: "Dr. Turner takes the time to listen to you. He uses the alternative labs to get more info but keeps things simple. He is familiar with the Broda Barnes methods. He is generally not a Synthroid fan."

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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