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The thyroid is a small gland in the neck that sets the pace for your whole body: energy, weight, mood, heart rate, skin and hair. When it works too slowly or too fast, the symptoms are easy to mistake for stress or aging. Dr. Marina Gafanovich diagnoses and treats thyroid conditions on the Upper East Side.
A thyroid panel is part of our annual physical.
Hypothyroidism is treated with a daily thyroid hormone pill (levothyroxine). We adjust the dose with blood tests every 6–8 weeks until your levels and symptoms settle, then check once or twice a year.
Hyperthyroidism may be treated with medication to calm the thyroid, and we work with an endocrinologist when radioactive iodine or surgery is considered.
Nodules are evaluated with ultrasound. Most are benign; some need a biopsy by a specialist.
Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), with more than 20 years in practice.
Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Gafanovich has led this Upper East Side practice since 2008; the practice was founded in 1961.
ECG, spirometry, urinalysis and blood draw in the same office, often during the same visit.
Unhurried visits, and every result is explained.
English, Russian, Spanish
We accept many plans from Aetna, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem), MultiPlan and Coresource. Self-pay patients are welcome. Call 212-249-6218 for self-pay pricing.
See our Insurance page for the full list of plans, or call 212-249-6218 and we’ll check your coverage.
An underactive thyroid can cause modest weight gain and make weight loss harder. Treatment usually helps.
Levothyroxine works best on an empty stomach, 30–60 minutes before breakfast, and away from calcium or iron supplements.
Most thyroid conditions can be managed by an internist. We refer you when a specialist is needed.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Marina Gafanovich, MD, board-certified internist · Last reviewed: September 21, 2026
My NYC Doctor — Dr. Marina Gafanovich, MD
1550 York Ave, Suite A
New York, NY 10028
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