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My name is Dr. Almokayyad. I am an Endocrinologist at McFarland Clinic. I joined McFarland Clinic
in 2010. Endocrinology is a specialty in term medicine that focuses on diseases that affects
glands. Such glands are: the pituitary gland, the thyroid, parathyroids, the adrenal glands,
pancreas, and ***. We have a special interest in treating patients with diabetes and thyroid
disease. In a typical visit, I'll be introducing myself, I'll start knowing the patient more,
I'll have to collect more data about the patient, about their past medical problems, what medications
they're taking, and if they are diabetic I would like to have them bring their glucose
meters and their log books that are kept up. That would be followed by an exam and typically
some blood tests to confirm whatever suspicions we have and sometimes we have to do some imaging
studies to know what's going on. We provide really of extensive areas of check-ups and
testing for the thyroid including lab tests, thyroid ultrasounds, we manage thyroid nodules
quite extensively, and thyroid cancer. We have the ability of doing thyroid ultrasounds
and biopsies in the office. The most rewarding part is when I see patients that are able
to manage their diseases fine and they're able to enjoy their lives normally.