After working with Dr. Shames for 10+ years exclusively for endocrine issues, namely, Hashimoto's thyroid disease, I want to thank him publicly by extolling his expertise and experience in recommending his services.
I live in the East Bay, and my philosophy includes solid Western doctoring in equal proportion to naturopathic, holistic ("the whole person, not just the dis-ease") principles
which unfortunately didn't turn up any Endocrinologists fitting my philosophy in this geographic area:(
Because I was enrolled at Bauman College for Nutrition Consultant course, I asked Dr. Ed Bauman himself whom he would recommend. "Dr. Richard Shames" was his single endorsement!
I called him immediately at Preventive Center of Marin, San Raphael, an outstanding clinic of reputable doctors and health specialists, saw him shortly thereafter and ever after:)
My Hashimoto's is being well-managed by Dr. Shames, I get regular thyroid panel testing and consult with him regarding his whole-health approach.
He's not a God because he doesn't take Medicare, but his cost still relegates him to angel-status.
He's direct, he listens, and he's thorough. I am funny which helps both of us!
Center's main phone # is 415-472-2343. That's not all-Julie, more than a receptionist, is organized, responsibly follows through, and often smiles on the phone, I can tell.
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