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Best Private Endo and/or Private Thyroid Practitioner

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I've been having T4 treatment for Hypothyroidism on NHS for a while, and I'm still feeling terrible.

I have private health insurance coverage though, and I haven't used it.

Also have low testosterone which I've been successfully treated for.

Could someone PM me the best Endo on the private list?

Someone who is the most open to different treatments and can keep going deeper into different options if symptoms are not improving.

I don't care about location. Just want to be in the best hands.

I don't know if there any well known Endos in the thyroid community or ones that are advocates for patients?

ALSO...

If I'm barking up the wrong tree and the best doctors are private Thyroid Practitioners (GPs etc.) not Endos, then please PM me the best Doc.

Thank you for your help.

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Welcome to the forum Cushie29

So we can offer better advice, can you tell us more about your thyroid condition, eg when you were diagnosed, ongoing symptoms, current medication & dosage, plus blood test results (with ranges in brackets) for:

TSH

FT3

FT4

Plus any antibody and key vitamin tests (ferritin, folate, vitamins D and B12)

If your GP is unable to complete all the above (eg if TSH is within range, some surgeries may not be able to access FT4 and FT3 tests), you could look to do this privately, as many forum members do, for a better picture of your thyroid health:

thyroiduk.org/help-and-supp...

I would ensure all the above tests are completed and shared with us prior to seeking a private endocrinologist. This information will ensure any future appointment is more productive, as you will have key information to hand to discuss at the first meeting.

You can name a doctor when asking for feedback on the forum, but replies need to be via private message.

A list of thyroid -friendly endos (NHS and private) can be requested by contacting TUK:

thyroiduk.org/contact-us/ge...

With any recommendation that you get, it is advisable to complete further research yourself before making a decision.

I will close this post to replies, as per forum guidelines, but recommend you update your profile page/ start a new post sharing your thyroid journey and test results.

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