NHS Endos in London?

[Mlinde]

My GP has agreed to refer me to a (sympathetic, that's my word, not his) Endoctrinologist and somewhere on the site there's a list of those in London.

[PurpleNails Administrator]

The list you may be referring to is a list Thyroid UK has compiled of private GPs & Endocrinologists which can be obtained by contacting Thyroid U.K. either by emailing [e-mail] or using this online form thyroiduk.org/about-thyroid...

Often when GP submit referral there is a limited option of where & who you see but you do have a say. Might be worth researching the hospital website & search what doctors are listed.

There always the chance they work for NHS & privately, the treatment they are prepared to offer may differ depending on the setting.

[Mlinde in reply to PurpleNails]

Hmmm..... that list is for PRIVATE GPs.

[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to Mlinde]

Yes private GP & *and Practitioners*(Including endocrinologist/Nutritionist). Only list I’m aware of. I’ve never seen a NHS list available.

Many work as specialists as a short term placements.

[Mlinde]

I'm sure I saw a link to an Endo list awhile back.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Fill in and lists are emailed to you

on the list is NHS and private endocrinologists

Suggest you choose one who’s private and nhs

see privately initially and then transfer to NHS

You would be waiting at least a year for NHS consultation and if TSH is within range it’s often refused

List of thyroid specialists and endocrinologists

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Mlinde]

Thanks, I've already sent an email for the list.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

looking at previous post 6 months ago

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

You were folate deficient

Are you now taking daily vitamin B complex

As you have Hashimoto’s are you on strictly gluten free/dairy free diet?

Retest FULL Thyroid including antibodies and vitamins before booking any private consultation

do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription

Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)