Underactive Versus Overactive Thyroid
Practices side by side, by the therapies each names on its own website.
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism: matching the names
An underactive thyroid is called hypothyroidism and an overactive thyroid is called hyperthyroidism. Both pairs of names are used below so you can match them to what you read on lab reports and in clinic notes. Before a visit, copy the exact test names from your report and note which of the two names appears in your clinic notes. A clinician with your results can then explain what each line means for you.
For plain-language reading, start with MedlinePlus's overview of thyroid diseases, which covers both conditions, and the Endocrine Society's page on hormones and endocrine function. Then see which Lodi providers list hormone and metabolic therapies on their own websites.
How we counted Lodi providers for thyroid questions
The methodology behind the order is a measure called hormone metabolic therapies listed, which is the number of hormone and metabolic treatments each provider spells out on its own website, from the most to the fewest. Sort the providers by that count and Sanara Medicine lands on top: its site, sanaramedicine.com, named 9 therapies on 2026-10-19, ahead of every other Lodi provider. The number does not say whether a provider treats thyroid conditions. It only shows what each website lists, so confirm thyroid care by asking. The order translates public listings and websites into a call list and does not interpret any thyroid result for you.
Lodi providers side by side for thyroid care
| Provider | Therapies listed | Website read | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanara Medicine | 9 | sanaramedicine.com | first |
| Gill Medical Group | 7 | gillmed.com | second |
| Dr. Kevin Stewart | 4 | www.lodiadvancedmedicalcenters.com | third |
| Lodi Advanced Medical Center | 4 | www.lodiadvancedmedicalcenters.com | fourth |
| Adventist Health Primary Care | none | www.adventisthealth.org | fifth |
| Adventist Health Specialty Care | none | www.adventisthealth.org | sixth |
| BeHealthyBeMore | none | www.behealthybemore.com | seventh |
| Dr. Scott Evans | none | scottevansdom.com | eighth |
| Elevate Spine & Sport | none | elevate-spineandsport.com | ninth |
| Inner Balance Medicine | none | www.innerbalancemedicine.com | tenth |
| Michelle Ross - Functional Medicine Nutritionist | none | michelleross.com | eleventh |
| Pamela A. Colby, ND | none | www.pamelacolbynd.com | twelfth |
| Pontecorvo Wellness Center | none | pontecorvowellness.com | thirteenth |
| Tarandeep S. Arora, M.D. | none | sutterhealth.org | fourteenth |
What to ask each Lodi office about thyroid results
- Top of the table is Sanara Medicine, whose Google category labels are medical clinic, men's health physician, women's health clinic, skin care clinic, weight loss service and wellness center. Ask whether it orders or reviews thyroid lab work.
- Second, Gill Medical Group: its Google categories are medical clinic, doctor and family practice physician. Ask whether thyroid questions are handled at a first visit.
- Third, Dr. Kevin Stewart: its Google categories are chiropractor, massage therapist, nurse practitioner and X-ray lab. Ask which of those services relate to thyroid care.
- Fourth, Lodi Advanced Medical Center: its Google categories are medical clinic, chiropractor, holistic medicine practitioner, massage therapist, medical center and physical therapy clinic. Ask who reviews thyroid results.
- Fifth, Adventist Health Primary Care: its Google categories are family practice physician. The page we read lists none of the therapies counted. Ask whether thyroid care is handled in the office or by referral.
- Sixth, Adventist Health Specialty Care: its Google categories are medical clinic. The page we read lists none. Ask whether thyroid conditions are seen at this location.
- Seventh, BeHealthyBeMore: its Google categories are alternative medicine practitioner. The page we read lists none. Ask whether the practice reads lab reports and who does.
- Eighth, Dr. Scott Evans: its Google categories are acupuncturist and a practitioner service location. The page we read lists none. Ask whether the practice would send thyroid questions to a prescriber.
- Ninth, Elevate Spine & Sport: its Google categories are chiropractor. The page we read lists none. Ask whether thyroid questions are in scope.
- Tenth, Inner Balance Medicine: its Google categories are acupuncturist. The page we read lists none. Ask whether it reviews thyroid lab results or refers them on.
- Eleventh, Michelle Ross - Functional Medicine Nutritionist: its Google categories are nutritionist. The page we read lists none. Ask whether she works from lab reports you bring.
- Twelfth, Pamela A. Colby, ND: its Google categories are alternative medicine practitioner and a nutritionist. The page we read lists none. Ask whether it can order thyroid tests.
- Thirteenth, Pontecorvo Wellness Center: its Google categories are acupuncture clinic, health consultant, occupational health service, orthopedic clinic and sports medicine clinic. The page we read lists none. Ask whether thyroid care is in scope.
- Fourteenth, Tarandeep S. Arora, M.D.: its Google categories are internist. The page we read lists none. Ask whether thyroid results can be reviewed at a first visit.
Who to call first about your thyroid results
Use the count to decide whom to call first, not to tell the two conditions apart. Sanara Medicine has the highest count and Gill Medical Group the next highest, which sets the order here. At any office, bring your lab report and ask the clinician to explain each flagged value in one sentence. For condition-specific reading beforehand, see Cleveland Clinic's page on underactive thyroid and NIDDK's page on underactive thyroid. Both cover the underactive side, so ask your clinician about the overactive side separately.