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Dr. Amy Alias, MD

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(Amy Alias, MD)

(379 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Kasturba Medical College

Professional interests include: stress management, hypertension (high blood pressure), physical exams, and more.

2141 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 25000
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 626-8620

Dr. Amy Alias, MD is an internist in Fullerton, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Kasturba Medical College. Dr. Amy Alias, MD is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation, St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Plaza and St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.

Office Locations

Address:

2141 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 25000
Fullerton, CA 92835

Some issues Dr. Amy Alias, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

doctor visit	687
ear procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	31
preventive care	20
vaccines	20
X-rays	31

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	78
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	742
musculoskeletal imaging	22
preventive care	35
vaccines	35
X-rays	22

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	59
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	922
musculoskeletal imaging	50
preventive care	28
vaccines	28
X-rays	50

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	112
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

doctor visit	815
musculoskeletal imaging	38
preventive care	59
vaccines	59
X-rays	38

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	61
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

doctor visit	962
musculoskeletal imaging	51
preventive care	82
vaccines	82
X-rays	51

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	63
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	867
musculoskeletal imaging	40
preventive care	99
vaccines	99
X-rays	40

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	66
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	835
lab tests	105
musculoskeletal imaging	64
preventive care	52
vaccines	52
X-rays	64

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	11
Hispanic	42
Asian	37
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	54
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	711
lab tests	131
musculoskeletal imaging	42
preventive care	38
vaccines	38
X-rays	42

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	13
Hispanic	57
Asian	37
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	58
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Alias, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy Alias, MD treated as an internist in Fullerton, CA were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

blood draw	46
doctor visit	849
ear procedures	13
lab tests	118
musculoskeletal imaging	43
preventive care	52
vaccines	52
X-rays	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Alias, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	195
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	84
85 and over	55
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Alias, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy Alias, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Amy Alias, MD graduated from Kasturba Medical College. She completed residency at St. Mary's Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Kasturba Medical College

Residency: St. Mary's Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy Alias, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Medical Foundation

St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Plaza

St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Amy Alias, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Cigna PPO, Cigna HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Multiplan PPO, Health Net Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Health Net - TriCare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Choice /Humana PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross, Coventry/First Health PPO, United HealthCare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Providence Medicare Advantage, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO and Insurance Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amy Alias, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Cigna PPO

Cigna HMO

Blue Shield of CA HMO

Multiplan PPO

Health Net Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO

Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Health Net - TriCare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Choice /Humana PPO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Coventry/First Health PPO

United HealthCare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Providence Medicare Advantage

US Family Health Plan - TriCare

Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amy Alias, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 379 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amy Alias, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy Alias, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$805 Repatha $487	Prolia $241	XGEVA $34	Vectibix $14	Enbrel $14	Other $14
Pfizer Inc.	$353 ELIQUIS $269	COLOGUARD $69	TRUMENBA $15
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$211 Vesicare $70	Myrbetriq $41	$100
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$184 NUCALA $150	AREXVY $20	INCRUSE $14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$155 INVOKANA $130	XARELTO $25
Other	$1,108 ELIQUIS $130	BASAGLAR $73	TOUJEO $71	ONZETRA Xsail $62	Synthroid $50	Other $722

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,696
Education	$100
Consulting Fee	$20

Biography

Patient ratings for Dr. Amy Alias average 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among her clinical interests: sleep disorders, thyroid problems, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Alias is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. She most likely takes Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Alias's office in Fullerton, CA. Her education and training includes medical school at Kasturba Medical College and residency at St. Mary's Hospital.