Rachel Botkin, NP
Thyroid Doctor
About
Rachel Botkin, NP
Rachel Botkin is a board certified family nurse practitioner with years of experience in various settings including ICU, ER, Urgent Care, ENT, and Primary Care. She is passionate about treating patients with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's by looking at the patient as a whole, to figure out the best course of action for them to treat their symptoms and improve their overall health.
Q&A with
Rachel Botkin, NP
Why I am passionate about treating patients with hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism affects so many people, once you get your patient on the right regimen with medications and lifestyle changes their whole world can change for the better.
My approach to treating hypothyroidism is...
Treating the patient as a whole looking at all contributing factors lifestyle, diet, and medications. Working with my patients to find the optimal treatment plan for them.
Affiliations
Education
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
August 2011-December 2011
Dean’s Honor Roll
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
January 2012- May 2012
President’s Honor Roll
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
August 2011-May 2012
Bachelor Degree of Nursing
Summa Cum Laude
West Texas A&M University
December 2014-May 2015
Sigma Theta Tau-Delta Delta Chapter
West Texas A&M University
January 2013-May 2015
Masters in Science of Nursing
Professional Accomplishments
Certifications
AANP certification Basic Life Support (BLS)
ACLS
Certified Medical Examiner
Professional Injector Neurotoxins
Professional Injector Dermal Fillers
Biote Certified Provider
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