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How Insurance Is Used at Monarch Ideal Care (and What Patients Should Know)

How Insurance Is Used at Monarch Ideal Care (and What Patients Should Know)by: Leslee Mcelrath, MDPublished on: 07/04/2026

Learn how insurance works at Monarch Ideal Care, what plans are accepted at a high level, what to expect at your visit, and why the practice does not participate in Medicare or Medicaid.

Primary Care
How Insurance Is Used at Monarch Ideal Care (and What Patients Should Know)

Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms Women Commonly Overlook

Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms Women Commonly Overlookby: Leslee Mcelrath, MDPublished on: 20/03/2026

Many thyroid symptoms in women are easy to dismiss as stress, aging, or “just hormones.” Learn the overlooked signs of thyroid dysfunction, which tests to ask for, and how Dr. Leslee’s patient-centered approach helps you get clear answers and a practical plan.

Primary Care
Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms Women Commonly Overlook