2007-01-15 06:10:26 · 7 answers · asked by hey baby 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
A thyroid doctor is actually an endocrinologist. Endocrinology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the endocrime glands and its diseases (i.e goiter, diabetes, etc just to name a few). The other branches of internal medicine would include cardiology (heart), gastroenterology (G.I tract), nephrology (kidneys), etc. just to name a few. Actually, internists or a doctor who had training in internal medicine are also trained in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases. You can call them the jack of all trades. Before you become an endocrinologist, you will have to undergo training (residency) in internal medicine then subspecialize (fellowship) in endocorinology.
2007-01-15 06:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by KarlYKT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
endocrinologist are doctors that treat thyroid and diabetes or any disorder of the endocrine system. I find I get better treatment by a family doctor. Read more about the thyroid at the website below
2007-01-15 08:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An endocrinologist is a specialist in the various endocrine (hormonal) disorders which would include thyroid, diabetes, pituitary and other diseases. However most family doctors and general internists are more than qualified to treat most common thyroid disorders.
2007-01-15 06:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually an Endocrinologist or Internal Medicine doctor. They are usually the ones who specialize in thyroid disorders.
2007-01-15 06:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy A, RN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Endocrinologist who treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system which includes the thyroid gland.
2007-01-15 06:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no time period for truly a thyroid professional. maximum fall less than the time period endocrinologist, that is a health practitioner focusing on endocrine device (glands, hormones, etc.)
2016-11-24 19:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an Endocrinologist.
2007-01-15 06:13:59 · answer #7 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋