Maria Brito, MD, Director of the Thyroid Center at Mount Sinai Union Square, discusses thyroid health and answers questions during a Q&A held for Thyroid Health Awareness Month. Dr. Brito is a board certified endocrinologist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Brito holds the Endocrine Certification for Neck Ultrasound ECNU) granted by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and is also accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM). Her clinical focus includes Thyroid/ Parathyroid Disorders and Weight Management.