Thyroid treatment in Austin

Feeling tired, sluggish, or just not like yourself? Your thyroid could be part of the picture, or it could be something else. Our primary care providers check your thyroid along with other common causes, then build an evidence-based plan that fits you. Thrive Medical accepts most insurance.

See us in North Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville or Kyle, or by video from anywhere in Texas.

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Could it be your thyroid?

Your thyroid sets the pace for your whole body. When it runs too slow or too fast, you feel it everywhere.

Underactive (hypothyroid)

Your body slows down:

Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix
Weight gain
Feeling cold all the time
Brain fog and low mood
Dry skin, thinning hair and brittle nails
Constipation and heavy periods

Overactive (hyperthyroid)

Your body speeds up:

Racing or pounding heartbeat
Weight loss without trying
Feeling hot and sweaty
Anxiety, irritability and shaky hands
Trouble sleeping
Frequent bowel movements

Thyroid conditions we treat

Hypothyroidism

An underactive thyroid, the most common thyroid problem we treat.

Hashimoto's

An autoimmune condition and the most common cause of an underactive thyroid in the U.S.

Hyperthyroidism & Graves'

An overactive thyroid. We diagnose it, start treatment and coordinate with endocrinology.

Thyroid nodules

Lumps in the thyroid. Most are harmless, and we check them with ultrasound.

After surgery or RAI

Lifelong thyroid hormone replacement after thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine.

A full thyroid workup, not just a TSH

TSH is a good screening test. But when your symptoms don't match your results, we look deeper. Labs are usually covered by insurance.

TSH

The brain's signal to your thyroid, and the starting point.

Free T4

The main hormone your thyroid makes.

Free T3

The active form your cells actually use.

TPO antibodies

Checks for Hashimoto's, the autoimmune cause.

Thyroglobulin antibodies

A second autoimmune marker, when helpful.

Thyroid ultrasound

Ordered when we feel a nodule or an enlarged thyroid.

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"My labs are normal, but I still feel awful"

We hear this every day. As your primary care team, we check the other common causes that thyroid-only clinics can miss.

Iron & ferritin

Low iron causes fatigue, hair loss and feeling cold, just like a slow thyroid.

B12 & vitamin D

Low levels can cause tiredness, brain fog and low mood.

Sleep apnea

Poor sleep can feel just like hypothyroidism. Take our sleep quiz.

Hormones

Perimenopause and low testosterone overlap with thyroid symptoms. Menopause care can help.

How you take your pill

Calcium, iron, coffee and timing can block thyroid medicine. Small fixes can make a big difference.

Modern thyroid treatment options

There's more than one way to treat an underactive thyroid. We'll find the one that works for you.

Levothyroxine (T4)

The standard, proven treatment. Affordable as a generic, and we keep you on a consistent brand or manufacturer so your levels stay steady.

Medication check-up

Coffee, calcium, iron, biotin and some heartburn medicines can block or skew your thyroid medicine and labs. We review everything you take so your dose works.

Hashimoto's monitoring

Positive antibodies but normal levels? We track you over time and start treatment at the right moment, so you're not left guessing.

Dose fine-tuning

We recheck your labs about 6 to 8 weeks after any change and adjust until you feel like yourself, not just until a number looks fine.

Overactive thyroid care

Medicine to calm the thyroid and control symptoms like a racing heart, with referral for radioactive iodine or surgery when needed.

Nodule follow-up

Ultrasound tracking and a referral for a biopsy if a nodule needs a closer look.

Why patients choose Thrive

Thyroid care that uses your insurance

Cash-only thyroid clinics

Thrive Medical

Visits and labs billed to your insurance

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No monthly membership required

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In-person visits at 5 Austin-area clinics, plus virtual

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Your primary care doctor for everything else, too

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How it works

Book a visit

In person at one of our 5 clinics, or by video from anywhere in Texas. Bring your past labs if you have them.

Get the full picture

We review your symptoms and history and order a full thyroid panel, plus other labs if something else could be playing a role.

Feel like yourself

We start or adjust treatment, recheck your labs and fine-tune your dose until you feel better.

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How paying works

No membership and no subscription. You pay for your visits and medication, and that's it.

Your visit

Billed to your insurance like any doctor's visit, or $125 if you prefer to self-pay.

Your labs

Thyroid labs are usually covered by insurance when they're medically needed.

Your medication

Generic levothyroxine is low-cost at most pharmacies. If you need a brand name, we'll help you compare prices.

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What should I bring to my appointment?

State ID
Insurance card (if you have insurance)
Method of Payment
Previous records or prescription bottles are helpful for new visits

For new patients please make sure to complete your new patient paperwork online prior to your appointment. If you are unable to do so, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow you time to fill out all required paperwork.

When should I arrive to my appointment?

If you are a new patient please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment start time. This will allow you time to complete the paperwork and check in process in a timely manner.

All established patients should arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment start time. This will allow adequate time to complete the check-in and payment process.

We make every effort to run on schedule and respect our patient’s time and this is largely determined by everyone making an effort to arrive early to their appointments.

Late policy

Any patient who shows up more than 15 minutes past their alloted time is subject to rescheduling the visit.

Cancellation policy

Please remember that scheduling an appointment involves reservation of your provider’s time specifically for you. If you fail to cancel or change an appointment 24 hours in advance, we cannot provide services for other patients who would like to be seen, often times, same day for urgent matters.

Patients who provide late cancellation or fail to show up for 2 or more appointments at any time during the course of treatment will be discharged from the practice. This is because it is difficult to provide quality care to patients who consistently miss and/or cancel their appointments.

You deserve to feel like yourself again

Thyroid care in North Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville and Kyle, plus virtual visits across Texas.

Book a thyroid visit Call 512-697-7090