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“The goal is to optimize, not just normalize.”
For decades I struggled with undiagnosed Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism. After finally getting it diagnosed, it still took several trips to different doctors to find one who would treat my symptoms and not just my labs. I would be told “Your bloodwork is normal, you’re fine” but I still felt unwell.
When I finally found a doctor who would optimize my levels with the right medicine and the right dose, I began to feel better! I am now passionate about offering the same help for my patients. We are not a lab number!
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