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Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD

(Dr. Sirlys Arcon Rios, MD)

(60 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Professional interests include: pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, diabetes management, and more.

11945 San Jose Boulevard Suite 301
Jacksonville, FL 32223

(904) 260-9699

Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD is an endocrinologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center South and BAPTIST PRIMARY CARE INC.

Office Locations

Address:

11945 San Jose Boulevard Suite 301
Jacksonville, FL 32223

Some issues Dr. Sirlys Rios, 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.

diabetes management	68
doctor visit	79
lab tests	68
preventive care	31

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diabetes management	313
doctor visit	429
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lab tests	313
preventive care	142

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	20
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	58
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

aspiration	12
diabetes management	474
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	520
hospital care	50
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	50
lab tests	474
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
preventive care	223

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	29
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	60
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

aspiration	15
diabetes management	552
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	612
hospital care	60
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	60
lab tests	552
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
preventive care	270

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	33
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	19
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	57
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

diabetes management	759
doctor visit	760
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
lab tests	759
preventive care	367

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	43
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	23
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	63
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

diabetes management	684
doctor visit	710
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	684
preventive care	313

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	47
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	18
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	62
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

diabetes management	2338
doctor visit	2507
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
lab tests	2338
preventive care	986

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Jacksonville, FL were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and hospital care.

aspiration	13
diabetes management	741
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	804
hospital care	57
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	57
lab tests	741
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
preventive care	333

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD.

**Gender**
Female	121
Male	61

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	142
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	41
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	5
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Baptist Health

Baptist Medical Center South

BAPTIST PRIMARY CARE INC

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. Sirlys Rios, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: AvMed HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Medicare Advantage, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Aetna Managed Choice, MultiPlan, AvMed, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Humana, Railroad Medicare, AARP, Humana HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), First Health PPO, Humana EPO, Centivo - Select and Non-Select, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, United Open Access, Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS), United PPO, Florida Blue - PPO (PPC), Choice Care PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue), Commercial, Other, Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare, United HMO, United POS and UMR Baptist Health Employees.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

AvMed HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Aetna National Advantage Program

Medicare Advantage

Evolutions Healthcare Systems

Aetna Managed Choice

MultiPlan

AvMed

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Humana

Railroad Medicare

AARP

Humana HMO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

First Health PPO

Humana EPO

Centivo - Select and Non-Select

Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network

United Open Access

Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS)

United PPO

Florida Blue - PPO (PPC)

Choice Care PPO

Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue)

Commercial

Other

Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare

United HMO

United POS

UMR Baptist Health Employees

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sirlys Rios, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$3,770 Tresiba $892	Ozempic $735	RYBELSUS $553	Norditropin $373	Saxenda $329	Other $887
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.	$1,963 Continuous Glucose Monitor $1,409	Minimed 670G System $244	Guardian Connect $80	Minimed 630G $25	Minimed 530G $11	Other $194
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$1,654 TOUJEO $1,033	SOLIQUA 100/33 $269	AFREZZA $138	PRALUENT $88	SOLIQUA $86	Other $39
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,534 TRULICITY $422	JARDIANCE $350	MOUNJARO $304	FORTEO $183	HUMULIN $63	Other $213
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,425 FARXIGA $1,391	BYDUREON PEN $29	BYDUREON $5
Other	$11,900 AFREZZA $922	Omnipod $845	JARDIANCE $628	V-GO $588	Tymlos $497	Other $8,420

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20,664
Travel and Lodging	$1,161
Education	$362
Gift	$59

Biography

Dr. Sirlys Rios is an adult endocrinology specialist in Jacksonville, FL. After attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Rios's areas of expertise include the following: diabetes management, thyroid problems, and pituitary disorders. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She seems to honor AvMed, AARP, Coventry, and more. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Rios's hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South, and Baptist Health.