Hyperthyroidism (cont.)
Medical Author:
Stephanie L Lee, MD, PhD, FACE
Coauthor:
Sonia Ananthakrishnan, MD
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Authors and EditorsAuthor: Stephanie L Lee, MD, PhD, FACE, Director of Endocrine Clinics, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine Coauthor(s): Sonia Ananthakrishnan, MD, Fellow in Endocrinology, Boston Medical Center Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD REFERENCE: MedscapeReference.com. Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease. Last Editorial Review: 11/14/2011 Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Hyperthyroidism
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