Northern Nevada Endocrinology

04/11/2024

We are currently looking for a Medical Assistant and Prior Auth specialist for our office.

MA: Willing to train the right person with any medical background (EMT, CNA, etc) or someone that is looking to go into the medical field (pre med, pre PA, pre RN etc). Must be available Tuesday-Friday, but FT is an option. Pay DOE.

Prio Auth Specialisr: must understand the insurance and prior authorization process. PT position. Pay DOE.

Please email our office with your resume at office@northernnevadaendo.com

20/03/2024

✅Do you have Type 2 Diabetes?
✅Are you or your Dr. concerned about your weight?
✅Do you have any increased risk for heart disease?
✅Are you looking for a way to control your blood sugars and manage your weight?
✅Would getting the cost of your diabetes medication help alleviate stress?

If you answer YES to the first 2 questions (and maybe or yes to any of the others), you may be a candidate for a new study that is available at Northern Nevada Endocrinology.

Reach out to us at 775-624-3377 to find out more and see if you may qualify to participate. https://crinn.net

If you are needing to see an endocrinologist we are accepting new patients. You can schedule an appointment by calling 775-786-6770

28/02/2024

Myth - #2 continued (thyroid antibody levels are important in hypothyroid diagnosis and management)

See yesterday’s post on TPO ab.

Let’s discuss the other thyroid antibody level: the thyroglobulin antibody (Tg Ab).

Really NO need to check this lab for routine testing. (We as Endos check it in part of our monitoring of patients for thyroid cancer monitoring but otherwise we never need to check this).
- As an aside, definitely NO need to check the thyroglobulin level. We occasionally get referrals for a seemingly elevated thyroglobulin (Tg) level. Thyroglobulin is a marker of thyroid tissue. NO need to check this in a patient with a thyroid. The only time we monitor this is in a patient after a total thyroidectomy for monitoring for thyroid cancer recurrence.

In summary:
-TPO/Hashimoto’s/Thyroid peroxidase antibody level positivity is to be mostly expected in patients with hypothyroidism. (85-% have it)
-High TPO plus normal TSH = normal thyroid function/no treatment needed (except some exception in pregnant women or if tsh is borderline normal but some room to consider treatment).
-How high the TPO is doesn’t really matter.
-No need to check TPO more than one time (if at all).
-No clear diet/supplement to prevent progression to hypothyroidism (TPO levels may drop but this doesn’t translate to decrease in rate of progression to hypothyroidism).
-Overall, honest opinion of most Endos is that positive TPO antibody levels aren’t that big of a deal and we need to stop dramatizing this. Alternative practitioners/websites have created this ridiculous buzz around the Hashimoto’s term but it’s not worth the worry/stress. While all this may sound like
-we don’t care
-we are not testing enough things
-we are not thinking “deeper” about the thyroid, etc etc…
We are genuinely just looking for your best well being. We don’t want to waste your time worrying about something that frankly shouldn’t elicit this much concern.
-the “thyroid” industry has made a ton of money on books/supplements/testing/clinics preying on a fear of this antibody. And I’ll say it again… it’s actually not that big of a deal.
There, I said it … again and again and again.

15/02/2024

Clinical trials for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Hypoparathyroidism, and Cushings/cortisol excess are currently underway at our facility. Check our website https://crinn.net or contact us to see if you qualify.

***Patients who qualify and are accepted into the study receive compensation for their time and travel, as well as receive the medication being studied for free.

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29/01/2024

Northern Nevada Endocrinology is accepting new patients. You can visit our website at https://northernnevadaendo.com/ or call us at 775-786-6770 to schedule an appt.

Dr. Lisa Abbott, a board certified endocrinologist, started Northern Nevada Endocrinology and has recently been joined by Dr. Sarah Moats.

At Northern Nevada Endocrinology, our commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to our community is stronger than ever. With Dr. Moats joining our team, we are expanding our capacity to serve you better.

If you are seeking a trusted Endocrine healthcare partner for you or your family, we are here to help.