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Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD

(Dr. Iratxe Eskurza Garcia, MD)

(758 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Professional interests include: endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), diabetes, metabolism, and more.

1925 Mountain View Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501

(720) 494-3119

Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD is an endocrinologist in Longmont, CO specializing in adult endocrinology. Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD is affiliated with UCHealth, UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Longmont and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1925 Mountain View Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501

Some issues Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD 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	346

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	12
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	548

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	174

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	725
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	54
Less than 65	224

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	63
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

doctor visit	469

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	13
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	69
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

blood draw	80
doctor visit	220

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	82
diabetes management	39
doctor visit	336
lab tests	28
preventive care	38

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

diabetes management	72
doctor visit	264
lab tests	61
preventive care	71

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	60
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

blood draw	221
diabetes management	50
doctor visit	408
lab tests	479
neck imaging	15
preventive care	82
thyroid function tests	150
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	20
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	54
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

blood draw	515
diabetes management	441
doctor visit	998
lab tests	1651
musculoskeletal imaging	16
neck imaging	55
preventive care	541
thyroid function tests	440
ultrasound (sonogram)	55
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD treated as an endocrinologist in Longmont, CO were lab tests, thyroid function tests, blood draw and preventive care.

blood draw	224
diabetes management	150
doctor visit	480
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	560
musculoskeletal imaging	16
neck imaging	35
preventive care	183
thyroid function tests	295
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	191
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	9
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

She completed residency at Berkshire Medical Center. She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: Berkshire Medical Center (2009)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic - Longmont

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 758 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Iratxe Garcia, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Longmont, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$293 FreeStyle Lite system $200	FreeStyle Precision Pro system $93
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.	$179 Minimed Paradigm Revel $76	Minimed 670G System $54	Enlite Sensor $48
Lilly USA, LLC	$140 HUMULIN $140
Novo Nordisk Inc	$101 Ozempic $63	NovoLog $38
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$69 Vascepa $69
Other	$26 Belviq $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$476
Education	$331

Biography

Dr. Iratxe Garcia is a specialist in adult endocrinology in Longmont, CO. Dr. Garcia's areas of expertise include diabetes, thyroid problems, and osteoporosis. She is affiliated with UCHealth. For her residency, Dr. Garcia trained at Berkshire Medical Center.