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Please subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribe This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/31/22. In addition to being prepared for RFA through many years of experience with ultrasound and fine needle aspirations, Dr. Saka Kazeem also participated in RFA training in both Italy and Brazil. He offers a great deal of experience and dedication in the field of interventional endocrinology. Dr. Kazeem's website: htt...

Please subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribe This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/24/22. After struggling with his own thyroid problem, Dr. Iftikhar Malik grew very passionate about helping patients with their thyroid health. He is one of a select few physicians in the United States offering 3 different minimally invasive procedures for thyroid nodules: laser, RFA, and PEI. Today, we will primarily dis...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/17/22. Dr. Alex Manzano, based in Miami, Florida learned about interventional thyroid procedures during his fellowship training. Today, he shares with us his experience helping patients avoid unnecessary surgeries and how insurance coverage is now available for the laser ablation procedure used to shrink thyroid nodules. Dr. Alex Manzano's website: www.mde.care Follow Dr. Manzano on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miamiendocrinologists/ Follow ...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, I mention our intention of incorporating our FB community into a nonprofit organization. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/ Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1 Disclaimer: ...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the possibility of using a combination of thyroid RFA and surgery in certain cases. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/ Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ent...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses a few possible treatment scenarios of thyroid cancer. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/ Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1 Disclaimer: None of...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses when RFA is an appropriate treatment for thyroid cancer recurrences. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/ Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/entallergydoc1 Disc...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the data that we currently have on the efficacy of RFA treatment for thyroid cancer. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/ Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ent...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the importance of biopsies and genetic testing in determining appropriate treatment for thyroid cancer. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/ Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses some of the parameters for when RFA is an appropriate treatment for thyroid cancer. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's website: https://thyroid.doctor/ Dr. Forwith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ent...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. In this interview segment, Dr. Keith Forwith discusses the importance of early intervention in thyroid cancer, how effective RFA is on small cancers, biopsy criteria, and contraindications for RFA treatment of thyroid cancer. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-forwith-a294a851/ Dr. Forwith's practice: https://www.advancedentandallergy.com/providers/our-physicians/keith-d-forwith-ph-d-m-d/ Dr. Forwith's webs...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/10/22. Is thyroid RFA an appropriate treatment option for thyroid cancer? Its a topic that patients frequently ask about in our Facebook group. And unfortunately, answering patients' questions about this isn't totally straightforward or absolute. But today, Dr. Keith Forwith is going to help us better understand the nuances of thyroid cancer and choosing the appropriate treatment option. Dr. Forwith's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 5/3/22. Surgeons who offer a nonsurgical treatment option for thyroid nodules? Its not crazy, even though it may sound as such! While initially slowed down by the pandemic, Dr. Brady and Dr. Sabra have recently seen a record number of patients seeking RFA treatment of thyroid nodules at their practice in Austin, Texas. Austin Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeons: https://www.austinthyroidsurgeons.com/ Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/au...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 3/15/22. Laser ablation for thyroid nodules is a newly available treatment option in the United States. It is similar to RFA in that it uses a tiny probe to ablate and shrink a thyroid nodule. Today's guest, Dr. Stefano Spiezia, is an expert on this technology and recently traveled to the US from Naples, Italy to conduct physician trainings across the country. Today, we'll learn more about the laser procedure and how it helps patients save t...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 3/8/22. In today's video, we're joined by Dr. Agustin Andrade of Miami, Florida, who's been doing PEI (percutaneous ethanol injection) for thyroid cysts with excellent results for over 2 decades. For many years, the standard of care for managing thyroid cysts was surgery. Dr. Andrade wants doctors to know there is an inexpensive and effective alternative treatment option that preserves the thyroid gland. Dr. Andrade is Chief of the Endocrinolog...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 2/22/22. Meet Dr. Kirk Faust of Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been exclusively an endocrine surgeon for nearly 2 decades. He was intrigued to learn about how thyroid RFA could achieve similar goals to endoscopic thyroid surgery, in much simpler and less invasive way. Patient Education Site: http://endocrinesurgerync.com/ Contact Dr. Faust: 919-784-7874 Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" s...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 3/1/22. From ethanol ablations (PEI) to radiofrequency ablation (RFA), Dr. Allan Golding practices what is called Interventional Endocrinology at his practice in Hollywood, Florida. Rather than using medication or surgery, Dr. Golding can address structural thyroid issues while preserving a patient's thyroid gland. Contact Dr. Allan Golding: https://www.mhs.net/physicians/g/golding-allan 954-265-0000, Ask for Cheryl Corace Disclaimer: None of...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 2/15/22. Meet Dr. Robert Brebrick, a general surgeon who has taken on a nonsurgical approach to treating thyroid nodules in Wisconsin! In this interview, we'll discuss his perspective on how RFA is another way (and sometimes a better way!) to solve the problem of thyroid nodules. Dr. Robert Brebrick: Wassau, Wisconsin Surgical Associates Wassau 715-847-2022 1-888-278-3795 https://sawisconsin.com/surgeons-providers/ Disclaimer: None of the stat...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 2/8/22. Meet Dr. Henry Reinhart, a general surgeon who has taken on a nonsurgical approach to treating thyroid nodules in southern Texas! In this interview, we'll discuss what surgeons can offer and how thyroid RFA is the logical next step in treating thyroid nodules and cancers. Dr. Henry Reinhart: Harlingen, TX https://uthealthrgv.org/providers/henry-reinhart/ 1-833-UTRGVMD (1-833-887-4863) Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or ...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 11/19/21. After 20 years in the world of interventional radiology, Dr. Shah opened a new practice focused exclusively on the thyroid. The list of services this rare super-specialty practice offers includes thyroid radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive technique that Dr. Shah has performed on various other parts of the body for many years. In today's episode, we'll learn more about what an interventional radiologist does and why exte...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 11/12/21. Dr. Catherine Sinclair is no stranger to being a ground breaker. In 2019, she performed the first thyroid RFA in the state of New York, at Mount Sinai Hospital. But by 2021, she found herself relocating to her native country of Australia. Once there, she spearheaded the creation of another thyroid RFA program, the first and only of its kind in Australia, located in Melbourne. In today's episode, you'll hear the story of how she di...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 11/5/21. Dr. Showmaker is a thyroid focused ENT physician based out of Merriam, Kansas in the Kansas City Metro area. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Showmaker earlier this year in Fort Lauderdale at an RFA physician training program. Since then, he has implemented this procedure into his practice and is helping save thyroids from surgery. We’ll be talking about that, as well as discussing the process of thyroid biopsies for patients with...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 10/29/21. Dr. Andrade is Chief of the Endocrinology Department at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida and he has been in practice there since 1997. He holds the unique distinction of offering his patients not one, but two nonsurgical thermal ablation techniques for thyroid nodules! Providing both thyroid RFA and laser ablation, Dr. Andrade can choose the treatment option best suited to a patient's individual needs. In today's episode...

This video was originally published on YouTube on 10/22/21. Dr. Marc Levine is an ENT physician located in West Nyack, New York. He is part of the largest single specialty medical practice in the United States. But, what sets him apart from his colleagues is that he has chosen to adopt thyroid RFA as a treatment option for thyroid nodules. In today's episode, we’ll be talking with him more about that as well as how patients can better understand their thyroid ultrasound results. Make an app...