When I was a teenager I started having strange symptoms. I was tired, and my menstrual periods went off and on. I became constipated, and had to rely on laxatives to have a bowel movement. I saw doctors but nobody tested my blood for thyroid issues. I was told to eat fiber. As I got older I started to have more fatigue and all I was given was B12 shots. Then in 1987, I was assigned to Dr. Ragunton, at Fronk Clinic. After just looking at me he noticed a goiter. I was told I needed a thyroid blood test. He knew immediately something was wrong. As Dr. Ragunton entered private practice, I followed him. I finally got a diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease Hasimoto’s disease. I did see Endocrinology but all they wanted was a medication called Synthroid, and it was not working at all. Unbeknownst to me I have 3 nodules that ruined my ability to take that med. Dr. Ragunton worked over the years trying different meds until one day, he told me, he discussed me at lunch with another doctor who was an Endocrinologist. That conversation helped because the right medicine for me was figured out. As the many years have passed, Dr. Ragunton is able to diagnose correctly and treat me for a myriad of health issues. To me, Dr. Ragunton is a fabulous doctor, the best and smartest doctor I ever had!!! He has to know about all diseases and he keeps up with reading and most of all he listens to the patient. I am truly blessed to have him as my doctor and in my life!
Patient of Luis J. Ragunton, MD
