About
Nisha Jayani
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.
What makes you passionate about treating patients with hypothyroidism:
I am passionate about treating patients with hypothyroidism because as an endocrinologist with expertise in the field, I know I can help clear the air around their diagnosis and symptoms that may or may not be related. I have already been able to help so many of my patients in the past and know that there are many more that I will help.
My approach to treating patients with hypothyroidism is:
My approach to treating hypothyroid patients is to listen. I listen to all the symptoms they have and consider all the possibilities, then evaluate for those possibilities.
Meet Our Team Of Thyroid Specialists
Annemieke
Austin
Background
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.
The challenge to discover the underlying cause of illness and the search for answers is a privilege that Dr. Austin approaches with great vigor
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 & effective medications in conjunction with dietary, nutritional, behavioral, and exercise counseling to help patients, with a focus on managing excessive weight gain or loss. He is passionate about incorporating a sustainable, healthy lifestyle into his treatment for hypothyroidism.
Saadia Alvi
Background
Dr. Saadia Alvi is board certified Endocrinology Specialist and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. As a plant-based endocrinologist, your long-term health will be focused by emphasizing prevention, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Marjorie Bates
Background
Marjorie has over 10 years of experience as a nutritionist, health coach, and wellness professional in a variety of clinical, corporate, and fitness settings. Marjorie's approach is both clinical and holistic, emphasizing the importance of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Omayra Quijano
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.
Nicole German
Background
Nicole is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in weight management, food sensitivities, thyroid conditions, and autoimmune conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Yasmin Akhunji
Background
While working as an internist Dr. Akhunji developed a particular interest in discussing weight management and dietary education to help prevent and treat lifestyle-related health issues . So many health issues came back to the thyroid, metabolism, and lifestyle. Unfortunately, she personally witnessed many people who had too long not taken care of their health and landed in the hospital repeatedly.
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