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Health TopicsEndocrine SystemThyroid Disorders
question

What type of doctor should I see for a thyroid problem?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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The most common thyroid problems can be managed by your primary care doctor. If additional specialized care is needed, your primary care doctor may send you to an endocrinologist. Endocrinologists are the specialists who focus on hormonal problems, including those involving the thyroid gland.

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