Dr. Yasmin Akhunji, MD, FL | Endocrinologist

About Dr. Yasmin Akhunji

Dr. Akhunji is a specialized thyroid doctor with Paloma Health, which ONLY treats HYPOTHYROIDISM through a completely TELEHEALTH platform. Please do not schedule for any other reasons other than HYPOTHYROIDISM. ***Additional registration and intake will be REQUIRED through Paloma after your appointment is scheduled. Information will be sent through email as soon as your appointment is confirmed. _____________________ Dr. Akhunji has over 11 years of treating patients with thyroid conditions. After completing her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Arizona, Dr. Akhunji worked as an Internist in Tucson, Arizona. She then went on to complete her fellowship in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes at the prestigious Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. What makes you passionate about treating patients with hypothyroidism: Across all age groups, from children to millennials to our aging baby boomers more and more people are getting diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction. People are getting told that their fatigue, weight gain, memory issues, and hair loss are all related to the thyroid. And yes, the thyroid is often the culprit but there’s more than one treatment to thyroid disease and not everyone’s treatment plan is the same. What makes the treatment of hypothyroidism so fascinating is that by helping someone with just this one problem you can give someone a tool to help them feel like they’ve taken their health and vitality back into their own hands. Approaching the thyroid from the drug treatment perspective, but also the diet, exercise, and sleep perspective is what makes Paloma Health such an incredible resource for those who are taken by their thyroid illness.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Underactive thyroid

Osteoporosis

Enlarged thyroid

Diabetic emergency

Chronic diabetes

Calcium and Mineral Disorders

Underactive thyroid

Osteoporosis

Enlarged thyroid

Diabetic emergency

Education and background

Practice names

Paloma Health - Modern Hypothyroid Care

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - St. Matthew's University, Doctor of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital, Fellowship in Endocrinology
University of Arizona, Residency in Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

Awards and publications

Duncan Scholar
Methodist Scholar

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1790918738

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Yasmin Akhunji?

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What practice does Dr. Yasmin Akhunji work with?

Dr. Yasmin Akhunji works with Paloma Health - Modern Hypothyroid Care.

Which board certifications does Dr. Yasmin Akhunji have?

Dr. Yasmin Akhunji is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Yasmin Akhunji?

Dr. Yasmin Akhunji frequently sees patients for Hashimoto's Disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Hypothyroidism / Underactive Thyroid, Thyroid Consultation, and Thyroid Evaluation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Yasmin Akhunji on their profile.