Why We Started NAHIS
The National Academy of Hypothyroidism is a non-profit, multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to the dissemination of new information on the diagnosis and treatnment of hypothyroidism.
OUT-DATED PRACTICES
To implement change in "standard" endocrinological dogma that has historically left the majority of patients misdiagnosed as euthyroid (normal thyroid) based on the use of inaccurate out-dated "standard" blood tests.
PUBLIC POLICIES
To establish and guide public policies on new concepts on the causes, diagnosis, and management of hypothyroidism and related disorders.
RESEARCH
To disseminate new knowledge that leads to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.
TRAINING
Improve physician, endocrinologist, healthcare provider and patient understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. Review, develop and implement training programs and education for physicians.
ADVOCATE
To be an advocate for thyroid specialists who are knowledgable about new concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.
STANDARDS
Advance the standards of care for hypothyroidism and its associated diseases. To implement change in the "standard" treatment of hypothyroidism that has historically left the majority of patients with sub-optimal treatment.
Our Medical Advisory Board
NAHIS is proud to introduce their Medical Advisory Board. The distinguished doctors and patient advocate have years of medical research and developing treatments to improve the care of thyroid and chronic illness patients.
Kent Holtorf, M.D.
President
Nancy L Evans, N.D.
Medical Advisor
David Brownstein, M.D.
Medical Advisor
Denis Wilson, M.D.
Medical Advisor
Michael Freidman, N.D.
Medical Advisor
Mary Shomon
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