Thyroid problems are very common, especially in women. Symptoms are easy to miss or blame on stress. A thyroid specialist uses the right tests and reads them in the context of your whole health.
Thyroid conditions we treat
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- Hashimoto's disease
- Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules and goiter
- Thyroid cancer follow-up
- Thyroid problems during pregnancy and after childbirth
- Thyroiditis and abnormal thyroid labs
Signs your thyroid may need attention
- Feeling tired, cold or slowed down
- Feeling shaky, anxious or overheated
- A fast or pounding heartbeat
- Weight changes you cannot explain
- Hair thinning, dry skin or changes in your periods
- A lump or swelling in the front of your neck
How we test the thyroid
Most visits start with TSH and free T4 blood tests, plus antibody tests when needed. A thyroid ultrasound shows nodules or swelling. If a nodule looks suspicious, a fine needle biopsy may be advised. Dr. Siddiqui's research includes work on thyroid cancer risk, and she follows current guidelines closely.