The 20 Best Thyroid Storm Doctors Near Me in Hickory, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Thyroid Storm near Hickory, NC. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Thyroid Storm
    Advanced in Thyroid Storm

    Piedmont Endocrinology PA

    311 9th Avenue Dr NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkatarama Donepudi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Donepudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Panhypopituitarism.

    Advanced in Thyroid Storm
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Storm
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Endocrinology PA

    311 9th Avenue Dr NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Barber is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Barber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Kallmann Syndrome, and Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).

    Advanced in Thyroid Storm
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Storm
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Endocrinology PA

    311 9th Avenue Dr NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Barton is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Barton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, and Hypercalcemia.

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    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1205 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Summers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Summers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Internal Medicine PA

    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    212 29th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Sanderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Sanderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Gout, and Meige Disease.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Fryecare Hickory Family Practice Associates

    210 13th Avenue Pl NW Ste 120, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, and Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Family Medicine-Northeast Hickory

    2365 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacques Moua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Moua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gout.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Family Medicine-Northeast Hickory

    2365 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Laurine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Laurine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Unifour Family Practice PLLC

    2874 S NC 127 Hwy, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Duralia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Duralia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc.

    270 Pine Mountain Rd Ste 2, 
    Hudson, NC 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    April Cotton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hudson, North Carolina. Dr. Cotton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Maiden Family Practice

    137 Island Ford Rd, 
    Maiden, NC 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Azrak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maiden, North Carolina. Dr. Azrak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Storm
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Associates

    50 Macedonia Church Rd, 
    Taylorsville, NC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deji Okuboye is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Dr. Okuboye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Thyroid Storm?

    A thyroid storm is a rare life-threatening condition of the thyroid gland. It may develop in cases of untreated hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis).

    The thyroid gland is located in the neck, just above where your collarbones meet in the middle.

    When should I see a Thyroid Storm doctor near Hickory, NC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Thyroid Storm doctor near Hickory, NC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Thyroid Storm doctors near Hickory, NC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Thyroid Storm doctors near Hickory, NC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Thyroid Storm doctor near Hickory, NC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Thyroid Storm doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thyroid Storm doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Thyroid Storm doctor near Hickory, NC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Thyroid Storm doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Thyroid Storm doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Thyroid Storm doctors near Hickory, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thyroid Storm doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Thyroid Storm doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thyroid Storm doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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