Dr. Simona Scumpia MD FACE FRCP (Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians), Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, announces the opening of the Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology center, a first of its kind facility in the Austin metropolitan area. Dr. Scumpia is a recognized expert in endocrine and thyroid pathology, and has extensive experience over many years in this field.

The Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology center integrates thyroid care for both new and existing patients, provides in-house thyroid testing and imaging, and accommodates patient appointments within three days. This one-stop approach for thyroid care facilitates patient access and saves patient time. Moreover, the Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology center can provide an expert second opinion for thyroid and endocrine problems (such as radioactive iodine treatment, Hashimoto assessment, or thyroid cancer).

Some thyroid problems require immediate attention due to potentially life threatening complications. Most thyroid problems impact the patient’s quality of life. Both conditions are addressed by the thyroid specialist at the Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology center, Dr. Simona Scumpia.

The Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology center offers integrated care for thyroid problems, insuring timely access to expert endocrine care in Austin (phone: 512-467-2727). The Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology center also provides public lectures, recruitment for research studies, and is the nucleus of the first thyroid support group in Austin.