Thyroid disorders

Overview

Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones.

Specialty care

Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

Family Medicine

Treatment options

The effects of thyroid disorders can be managed with proper diagnosis and treatment.

Thyroid Nodule Clinic

SIU Medicine is now offering multidisciplinary care for thyroid nodules and parathyroid conditions. Specialists in the Division of Endocrinology and Department of Surgery will provide care and treatments to these vital glands of the neck. Ask your provider for a referral or call 217-545-8000 for more information.

Care team

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Lindsey Shehee, MD

Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer

720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702

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Curtis Johnston, DO

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Jayna Patel, DO

Physician Family Medicine

303 E. Bidwell Taylorville, IL 62568

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Herman Leung, DO

Physician Family Medicine

612 N. 11th St. Quincy, IL 62301

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Gabriel I. Uwaifo, MD

Endocrinologist Internal Medicine | Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology | Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702

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Mariam Murtaza Ali, MD

Endocrinologist Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702

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Christopher Gleason, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Rachel Rahman, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Christopher Smyre, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Sanober Parveen, MD

Endocrinologist Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702

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Michal Dynda, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Cynthia Thomas, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Frances Lee, MD

Endocrine Surgeon Cancer Care, Surgery | General, Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Lauri Lopp, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Doreen Wilmert, FNP-BC

Certified Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Nichole Mirocha, DO

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Michael Jakoby, MD

Endocrinologist Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702

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Careyana Brenham, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Amanda Krus-Johnston, DO

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Tracy Aldridge, MD

Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Janet Albers, MD

Physician Family Medicine

520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

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Care facilities

Locations

Simmons Cancer Institute

315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702

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