Dr. Sarah Akhunji
Thyroid Doctor
About
Dr. Sarah Akhunji
I’m Dr. Sarah Akhunji. I’m board certified in Internal Medicine and completed my residency at the University of Arizona. Additionally I completed a 2 year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the the U of A Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. I believe in collaborating with my patients to help them achieve their health goals through both conventional and alternative therapies.
As a side note, I also have hypothyroidism and understand the frustration that can be involved from a patient standpoint.
My hobbies include hiking, writing, and spending time with my family:)
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Meet Our Team Of Thyroid Specialists
Dr. Sarah Akhunji
Background
I’m Dr. Sarah Akhunji. I’m board certified in Internal Medicine and completed my residency at the University of Arizona. Additionally I completed a 2 year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the the U of A Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. I believe in collaborating with my patients to help them achieve their health goals through both conventional and alternative therapies. I also have hypothyroidism and understand the frustration that can be involved from a patient standpoint.
Dr Shomir Banerjee
Background
Dr. Banerjee has had the distinction of providing comprehensive, world-class health care services at some of the nation's leading technology companies for many years, including Apple, Facebook, and Applied Materials. He has extensive experience in executive wellness, travel medicine, and occupational medicine, providing exceptional, personalized healthcare tailored to each patient's specific needs.
Dr. Matthew Roberson
Background
While I have been a practicing physician since 2003, I made the change to telemedicine full time in 2020. I believe it is the future of patient care.After many experiences with patients who did not receive quality thyroid care due to single lab numbers, I attended a conference in 2012 that altered the way I view thyroid care. I look at the whole patient by assessing symptoms as well as reviewing labs to offer the best treatment and care for the individual. I find that supporting thyroid concerns can make a noticeable and positive change in people’s lives.
Dr. Sapna Shah
Background
Dr. Shah is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology. On day one of her endocrinology rotation after medical school, Dr. Shah knew that endocrinology was for her. Over time, she has developed a special interest and passion for patients with hypothyroidism who are pregnant, trying to conceive or who struggle with infertility. She herself has struggled with infertility and hypothyroidism, and greatly empathizes with patients who manage these conditions. She now has a success story of a beautiful boy who is her world. Outside of her endocrine practice, Dr. Shah loves to travel, experience new cultures, read, and try new foods.
Dr. Sean Zager
Background
When it comes to caring for people with hypothyroidism, Dr. Zager has found it helpful to draw from both conventional and evidence-based alternative methods of diagnosis and treatment. Hypothyroid care is certainly not a ""one-size-fits-all"" operation. Effective approaches come from an understanding of each person's narrative, with reference to lifestyle and individual goals. Dr. Zager also often thinks of thyroid management in relation to adrenal, immune and gastrointestinal health.
Dr Katherine Nori Janosz
Background
Dr. Nori has worked as the Associate Medical Director of Integrative Medicine, Beaumont Health, Director of Integrative Medicine in Residency Program, Beaumont Health, Director of Nutritional Health at the Weight Control Center, Beaumont Health, Associate Clinical Professor, Oakland University William Beaumont Hospital School of Medicine, and as an Internist in private practice.Dr. Nori is excited to work with patients on a personalized level to optimize their overall health using her knowledge of traditional and functional medicine.
Dr Ann-Marie Busick
Background
As an Endocrinologist who trained in Detroit, MI I learned from the top Endocrinologists and Thyroidologists in the country. My passion for thyroid stems from my several family members with Hashimoto's so I have a personal and professional passion to help as many patients suffering with thyroid disease. I spend most of my free time with my family enjoying the sunny weather in Florida.
Dr. Annemieke Austin
Background
The challenge to discover the underlying cause of illness and the search for answers is a privilege that Dr. Austin approaches with great vigor. She firmly believes that as these answers are discovered, the ultimate reward is improving the lives of her patients.Dr. Austin’s desire is to include all aspects of the patients’ story in addressing the cause of illness, utilizing a comprehensive approach to reach a diagnosis and improve health. She employs a blend of the best of conventional medicine with evidence based alternative therapies.
Dr Pouya Shafipour
Background
Pouya Shafipour, MD, is a board-certified family medicine specialist with subspecialty training in the field of obesity medicine. He incorporates safe and effective medications in conjunction with dietary, nutritional, behavioral, and exercise counseling to help patients improve their health, with a focus on managing excessive weight gain or loss.
Nicole Morgan
Background
Nicole is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in weight management, food sensitivities, thyroid conditions, and autoimmune conditions. Nicole completed her education at the University of Georgia where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. This propelled her to learn more about the thyroid condition and how she could naturally improve her health.
Dr. Andrew Cunningham
Background
Dr. Cunningham is board certified in both Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. He received his BS from the University of Virginia before returning to his hometown to receive an MD from the University of Louisville. His residency training was at UCSF Santa Rosa.He is a family practice physician with extensive experience managing thyroid disease as well as other autoimmune conditions. He primarily practices virtual medicine currently from Denver, Colorado. Prior to relocating there, he was the clinical lead at a busy primary care office in San Francisco.
Dr. Yasmin Akhunji
Background
After completing her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Arizona, Dr. Akhunji worked as an Internist in Tucson, Arizona prior to joining a fellowship program in Endocrinology and Diabetes. She completed her Fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Dr Omayra Quijano-Vega
Background
Dr. Quijano-Vega has over 16 years of experience treating patients with thyroid disease and other endocrine conditions. She received her training in both internal medicine and endocrinology.She completed her sub-specialty fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.
Dr. Nisha Jayani
Background
Dr. Nisha Jayani is board-certified in Diabetes, Metabolism, and Endocrinology. She graduated from the Medical University of Lublin and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Westchester Medical Center at New York Medical College. She completed her Endocrinology fellowship at the University of Arizona. As an endocrinologist, she is an expert in treating thyroid disease and discovering other issues that can masquerade as thyroid disease. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing with her long-haired dachshund, Spice, and practicing calligraphy.
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