Tricia Santos Cavaiola, MD

If you have low t due to secondary hypogonadism, run far far away from this Doctor. She openly admitted she didn't understand much about it, refused to treat and I had to argue to even get full panel tests for TSH and LH. The Endocrine Society of America recommends 2 blood draws done at 8 a.m. coming back low before treatment should be given. I met this criteria, and she tried to tell me they recommend 3 which was a lie. Her tone was incredibly sharp when I asked about my diagnosis and she seemed to think I was faking somehow. Go anywhere but to her.

Dr Santos actively listened to my concerns, was innovative in prescribing newer medicines which dramatically improved my blood sugar control, appeared genuinely interested in my case, was quick to make adjustments and is extremely knowledgeable about diabetes and the leading edge technologies and medications that are being developed. A top notch physician who regularly lectures about diabetes. If you have her keep her. You cannot do better. 5 is not enough. I give her a 10.

If you have hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's, please DO NOT waste your time with Santos. She does not have the competence to treat this complex condition. Hashimoto's, the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the US (~90% of cases), is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the thyroid with antibodies. Antibodies may be revealed in blood work via the anti TPO and anti TG antibodies tests. Also, if experiencing throat pain/discomfort, please perform a thyroid ultrasound to check for nodules or other abnormalities. More importantly, please find an integrative or a functional doctor that shows compassion, listens to your symptoms, and examines the root cause. There are doctors right here in San Diego who can help--Nourish Medical Center and San Diego Brain Center are some of the health providers with experience in treating Hashimoto's. To educate yourself about Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism, please read books by Izabella Wentz, Datis Kharrazian, and Stop the Thyroid… Madness. Best wishes to you in your search for your root cause.

Warning stay away, she's terrible