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Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Professional interests include: thyroid problems, diabetes

3580 Joseph Siewick Drive 203
Fairfax, VA 22033

1-877-511-4625

Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD is an endocrinologist in Fairfax, VA specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD is affiliated with Inova, Inova Fairfax Hospital and INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Office Locations

Address:

3580 Joseph Siewick Drive 203
Fairfax, VA 22033

Some issues Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, 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	180
doctor visit	410
lab tests	430
neck imaging	17
preventive care	431
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	62
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

diabetes management	373
doctor visit	378
lab tests	401
neck imaging	15
preventive care	172
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	17
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	60
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

diabetes management	366
doctor visit	372
lab tests	365
neck imaging	17
preventive care	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	32
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	59
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diabetes management	351
doctor visit	380
lab tests	350
neck imaging	10
preventive care	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	57
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

diabetes management	360
doctor visit	381
lab tests	359
neck imaging	16
preventive care	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	27
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	59
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

diabetes management	287
doctor visit	383
lab tests	286
neck imaging	11
preventive care	109
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	61
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

diabetes management	100
doctor visit	398
lab tests	99
preventive care	100

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	66
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

diabetes management	28
doctor visit	211
lab tests	27
preventive care	28

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

diabetes management	45
doctor visit	784
lab tests	44
preventive care	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Fairfax, VA were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and ultrasound (sonogram).

diabetes management	232
doctor visit	412
lab tests	263
neck imaging	14
preventive care	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD.

**Gender**
Female	86
Male	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	90
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	39
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. She has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2005)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Supna Bhagat Lowery, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova

Inova Fairfax Hospital

INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,087 Victoza $530	Tresiba $184	Ozempic $114	Saxenda $104	FIASP $16	Other $139
Lilly USA, LLC	$824 TRULICITY $348	BASAGLAR $174	GLYXAMBI $128	JARDIANCE $54	FORTEO $47	Other $73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$646 FARXIGA $232	BYDUREON PEN $217	BYDUREON WEEKLY $132	BYDUREON $37	CRESTOR $13	Other $15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$451 TOUJEO $184	LANTUS $68	SOLIQUA $44	SOLIQUA 100/33 $25	AFREZZA $24	Other $106
AbbVie, Inc.	$378 Synthroid $266	Androgel $92	$20
Other	$4,124 Welchol $284	Korlym $214	t-slim insulin pump $209	JARDIANCE $203	TANZEUM $203	Other $3,010

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,399
Education	$110

Biography

Dr. Supna Lowery specializes in adult endocrinology. Dr. Lowery has a special interest in diabetes and thyroid problems. After attending Eastern Virginia Medical School, she completed her residency training at Georgetown University Hospital. She is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital.