At NorthPointe Women's Clinic, we specialize in treating thyroid conditions and disorders. Marlee K. Dalton, CNM, FNP, and our team of experts are committed to providing the highest level of care for your thyroid health. 

​

Our expert providers specialize in personalized treatment plans designed to address your specific thyroid condition, we provide evidence based care that meets the highest medical standards.

​

Comprehensive Thyroid Evaluation-

Clinical evaluation, includes but is not limited to:  Symptoms review, family history, medication review and exposure risks.

​

Thyroid Laboratory Tests- 

Thyroid Laboratory Tests, includes but is not limited to:  Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Free T4 (FT4) & Free T3 (FT3), Thyroid Antibodies (TPOAb, TgAb, TRAb), Reverse T3 (rT3), Thyroglobulin (Tg), Calcitonin, Serum Iodine Levels.

​

Imaging & Diagnostics-​

Imaging & Diagnostics, include but are not limited to:  Thyroid ultrasound, Radioactive iodine Uptake (RAIU) & Scan, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy, CT/MRI Scan.  

​

​Treatment Standards for Thyroid Disorders-

​

Hypothyroidism (e.g., Hashimoto's Disease)

• FDA-Approved Treatment:  Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint)

​

• Alternative Options:  Liothyronine (Cytomel), Combination T3/T4 therapy, or NDT (Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid). 

​

Hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' disease, Thyroiditis, Toxic Nodules)

• Antithyroid Medications:  Methimazole (Tapazole), Propylthiouracil (PTU)

• Referals to specialist for Radioactive Iodine Therapy (RAI)

• Beta- Blockers for Symptom Management

• Refer out for Thyroidectomy Surgery (For Severe Cases)

Goiter & Structural Abnormalities

• Medication Management or Referral to Specialist for potential surgery consult based on severity.

​

Ongoing Monitoring & Follow-Up-

 

• Regular TSH, T3 and T4 Monitoring- Every 6-12 months for stable patients.

• Lifelong Follow-Up for Hypothyroid Patients on Medication.

• Thyroid Nodule Surveillance with Ultrasound- If benign but growing.

• Post Surgical or Post-RAI Montering- Ensuring proper thyroid hormone levels.

​