Radiant Primary Care • Millburn, NJ
Thyroid Doctor in Millburn, NJ
Testing and treatment for underactive and overactive thyroid with board-certified internists. Thyroid blood tests drawn in our office, thyroid ultrasound when needed, appointments Monday through Saturday.
✓ Thyroid Blood Tests In-Office
✓ Hypothyroid & Hyperthyroid Care
✓ Thyroid Ultrasound When Needed
✓ New Patients Welcome
✓ Appointments Mon–Sat
Why Manage Your Thyroid Here
Small Gland. Big Effect on How You Feel.
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Unhurried Visits
We listen to how you actually feel, not just your lab numbers, and adjust treatment until you feel like yourself.
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Labs Under One Roof
Your thyroid tests can be drawn in our office, so dose checks don’t need a separate trip.
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The Whole Picture
Your thyroid affects your heart rate, weight, mood, energy and cholesterol. We look at all of it, along with your weight and blood sugar.
Testing Your Thyroid
Thyroid problems are common, especially in women, and the symptoms are easy to mistake for stress, aging or poor sleep. A simple TSH blood test is the first step, often with free T4. If your levels are off, we may add antibody tests to look for Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, the most common causes of an underactive and overactive thyroid.
What Thyroid Care Includes
• TSH, free T4 and other thyroid blood tests, with results usually in 1–3 days
• Diagnosis and treatment of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
• Diagnosis and treatment of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
• Starting and adjusting thyroid medication
• Thyroid ultrasound for nodules or an enlarged thyroid, when needed
• Regular level checks once you’re stable
• Referral to an endocrinologist if you need a biopsy, radioactive iodine or surgery
Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
An underactive thyroid doesn’t make enough hormone, which can leave you tired, cold and gaining weight. The most common cause is Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune condition. Treatment is usually a daily thyroid hormone pill, such as levothyroxine. We recheck your levels about 6–8 weeks after each dose change and fine-tune until you’re in range and feeling better.
Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
An overactive thyroid makes too much hormone, which can cause a racing heartbeat, weight loss, anxiety and shakiness. Common causes include Graves’ disease, thyroid nodules and inflammation of the thyroid. We find the cause, start medication to bring your levels down and control symptoms like a fast heartbeat, and monitor you closely. If you need radioactive iodine or surgery, we refer you to a specialist and keep coordinating your care.
When to Get Help Right Away
Call 911 for a racing or irregular heartbeat with chest pain, fainting, trouble breathing, high fever or confusion. For new symptoms such as a fast heartbeat at rest, shaky hands or a new lump in your neck, book a same-day sick visit.
Insurance and What to Bring
Thyroid visits, blood tests and ultrasounds are billed to your insurance, and we accept Medicare. Your usual copay, deductible or coinsurance applies. See insurance & billing.
Please bring: your insurance card, a list of your medications and supplements, and any past thyroid test or ultrasound results. Tell us if you take biotin, which can affect thyroid test results.
Thyroid Questions
What are the symptoms of an underactive thyroid?
Common signs of hypothyroidism include tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, thinning hair, low mood and heavier periods. Symptoms often come on slowly, so a blood test is the only way to know.
What are the symptoms of an overactive thyroid?
Common signs of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss, a fast or pounding heartbeat, anxiety, shaky hands, feeling hot or sweaty, trouble sleeping and more frequent bowel movements.
Which blood tests check the thyroid?
We usually start with a TSH test, often with free T4. Depending on the results, we may add T3 or thyroid antibody tests, which can point to Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease. Fasting usually isn’t needed.
How often will my thyroid levels be checked?
About 6–8 weeks after starting or changing a thyroid medication dose, until your levels are where they should be. Once you’re stable, usually about once a year.
What happens if I have a thyroid nodule?
Most thyroid nodules are not cancer. When needed, we order a thyroid ultrasound to look at the nodule. If the ultrasound shows features that need a closer look, we refer you for a biopsy.
Do I need to see an endocrinologist?
Many people with an underactive or overactive thyroid are cared for by their primary care internist. We refer you to an endocrinologist when you need specialist care, such as a biopsy, radioactive iodine or surgery, and keep coordinating your care.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment depends on your own health history. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.