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Dr. Sima Saberi, MD

(243 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Wayne State University School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: type 2 diabetes, hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, and more.

24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Suite 1300, Lobby C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 647-5871

Dr. Sima Saberi, MD is an endocrinologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Sima Saberi, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.

Office Locations

Address:

24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Suite 1300, Lobby C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Some issues Dr. Sima Saberi, 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	491
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
neck imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	16
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	64
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	481
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
neck imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	12
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	63
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

doctor visit	491
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
neck imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	34
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	60
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

doctor visit	499
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
neck imaging	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	23
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	59
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	474
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
neck imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	24
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	54
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	494
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
neck imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	23
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	58
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	538
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
neck imaging	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	25
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	387
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
neck imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	23
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	56
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	641
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
neck imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sima Saberi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sima Saberi, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Ann Arbor, MI were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

doctor visit	500
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
neck imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sima Saberi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	194
Male	101

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	246
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	70
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	149

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

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Sima Saberi, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sima Saberi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Regents of the University of Michigan

University of Michigan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sima Saberi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 243 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sima Saberi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$130 $130
Novo Nordisk Inc	$32 Ozempic $32
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$25 Kerendia $25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$22 LANTUS $22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$12 RECORLEV $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$178
Education	$45

Biography

Dr. Sima Saberi specializes in adult endocrinology. Dr. Saberi is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan. She studied medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine.