Thyroid Disorders Clinic
Our surgeons provide excellent, personalized care to patients with endocrine diseases. In the last five years, our surgeons performed 450 thyroid surgeries.
For Endocrinology related requests:
1-319-356-8133
- For all other requests:
- 1-800-777-8442
Thyroid hormones
- Influence virtually every organ system in the body
- They tell organs how fast or slow they should work
- They also regulate the consumption of oxygen and the production of heat
- Regulate your metabolism—how the body uses food, either using it for immediate energy or storing it for the future.
- The pituitary gland controls how well the thyroid works
The thyroid gland can develop several distinct problems:
- A nodule or growth on the thyroid
- A thyroid goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland
- Hyperthyroidism means there is too much thyroid hormone and speeds up the body's metabolism
- Hypothyroidism means there is too little thyroid hormone and the body's metabolism slows down
- Thyroid cancer is a fairly common cancer, with an excellent long-term survival rate
Our surgeons provide excellent, personalized care to patients with endocrine diseases. In the last five years, our surgeons performed 450 thyroid surgeries.
Our Care Team
![Yumi Imai, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/imaiyumi.jpg.webp?itok=3hYyBqVI)
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- Radiology
Not sure which Thyroid Disorders Clinic provider is right for you?
When you call 1-319-356-8133 we'll help you find a provider who meets your needs.
Locations and Offices
31205 Pomerantz Family Pavilion (PFP)
Level 3, Elevator L
Clinic
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200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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