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Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of Washington School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: biopsy, ultrasound (sonogram), endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), and more.

4225 Roosevelt Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105

(206) 598-6288

Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD is an endocrinologist in Seattle, WA specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

Address:

4225 Roosevelt Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105

Address:

908 Jefferson Street Ninth & Jefferson Building
Seattle, WA 98104

Some issues Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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	175

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	307

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	71
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	18
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	319
image guided procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	162

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	62
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	297
image guided procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	60
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

doctor visit	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	52
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

aspiration	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	231
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	14
Hispanic	13
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

doctor visit	241

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	55
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

doctor visit	178

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

doctor visit	308

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Seattle, WA were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	257
image guided procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	105
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	2
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2006. She has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (2006)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UW Medicine

ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tracy Susan Tylee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-09-27

Do yourself and your hard earned money a favore and stay away from her. I had a terrible experience with this doctor. She left me hanging during a very important time that her care was most needed! After waiting for some two months to get to see her, she not only did not give any summary of my visit for my reference and how to access portal to see the results(usually done by the team) but also did zero follow up on anything that we spoke during my visit including the labs she had ordered! I emailed her with my questions about any changes necessary to my medication dosage according to my lab results and no one cared to respond! Wow! I spent plus 300 bucks for a visit that had no outcome what so ever and was just a waste of time and money! It especially was important to me to be in her care because we were trying to conceive and my infertility especialist wanted me to see an endocrinologist. Fast forward to 9 months later when I finally got pregnant and my hormones were again out of balance, the available appointment for me was too late to be helpful to the sensitive trimester I needed care! So she just increased my dose without seeing me and I myself asked her to at least order some labs for a closer look! This is not end of the story! She and her team also refused to send the prescription for my refill to another state when I was out of my tabs during pregnancy, with the laughable excuse that she is not licensed in that state! A child knows these days that you do not need to be licensed in another state to be able to send refill orders there! People travel and go to school in other states all the time and get their meds refilled easily! They had not even send the prescription for the increased dose to my pharmacy when I was in the Washington state! I literally was begging for a refill and they refused! They for sure did not want to just do even basic stuff for their patients without getting paid, and wanted me to pay for a full visit so they can send a refill! I ended up asking a doctor that had not even seen me yet for refill on my thyroid meds. She might be knowledgeable but does not know how to provide care! I do not recommend her at all.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2016-01-04

Dr. Tylee is one of  the most careful,  caring, patient, and knowledgeable physician that I meet.  When I asked her whether I need to get the radioactive treatment without hand shaking (symptom), she told me it depends on result of the blood test and asked me do the blood test as soon as possible. Today she called me about the result and the arrangement of following items in hospital. She explained the reason why I don't need to get radioactive treatment right now. She connected the telephone with interpretation during the call.  I felt satisfied and happy.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$4,602 ARMOUR THYROID $4,602
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.	$34 $34

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,300
Travel and Lodging	$1,107
Food and Beverage	$195
Education	$34

Biography

Dr. Tracy Tylee is a physician who specializes in adult endocrinology. Dr. Tylee attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include the following: diabetes, thyroid problems, and biopsy. She is professionally affiliated with UW Medicine.

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