The 20 Best Papillary Thyroid Cancer Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

Kevin Kim, MD, grew up in the Seattle, Washington area. He obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Chicago and attended Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, for his medical degree. He received training in Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Scripps Clinic/Green Hospital in La Jolla, California.After completing his training in 2010, he joined Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was instrumental in achieving the Cancer Center’s prestigious National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). As well, he is a strong proponent of clinical trials to improve patient care.Dr. Kim strives to balance his experience and knowledge of individualized cancer care with a deep empathy and compassion for his patients. He believes in building a partnership with his patients. Additionally, he supports patient education that optimizes patients’ understanding of their disease and treatment options.He comes to the Central Coast with his beautiful wife, Anna Kim, MD, and two amazing children. He enjoys many outdoor activities, such as surfing, fishing, golfing, skiing and hiking. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Dr. Kim is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Most types of cancer respond to radiotherapy, including cancers of the prostate, breast, cervix, vocal cords, tonsil, mouth, thyroid, rectum, and skin. Radiation treatments can also be used for palliative purposes, such as decreasing the size of a tumor, reducing pain, and improving the quality of life for patients with tumors that are considered incurable. Coastal Radiation Oncology cancer treatment centers have experience treating all types of cancer, and use a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Wu is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Lai is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

Teeranun Jirajariyavej is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nipomo, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Jirajariyavej is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Wikholm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Myringotomy. Dr. Wikholm is board certified in Otolaryngology (Sub: Sleep Medicine) and Otolaryngology. Dr. Wikholm is currently accepting new patients.

Margaret England is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. England is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. England is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Met. Dr. England is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Keith Ayrons grew up on Long Island, New York, and completed his bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Albany while volunteering at the local hospital in the Pathology department. His passion for science and early learnings in the experimental and clinical based approach inspired him to complete first, a Master’s in Microbiology from Adelphi University and then his medical degree from Wayne State University. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency, and combined fellowship in Oncology and Hematology at Stoney Brook University. In 1995, Dr. Ayrons joined a growing oncology and hematology practice in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was a partner for 23 years. He is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine and served as past president of the Internal Medicine department. For 25 years he developed excellent patient and family relationship skills that created a loyal patient following. In 2018, Dr. Ayrons relocated to the Central Coast and is excited to be a part of the Mission Hope Cancer Center where he can continue to fulfill his passion of serving the community through providing quality care. Dr. Ayrons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Ayrons is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Ayrons is currently accepting new patients.

"""My approach with all patients starts with easy-to-understand explanations of theirsymptoms followed by honest, straight forward treatment options. It’s how I treat friendsand family."" ~ Zachary VandeGriend, MD Dr. VandeGriend grew up in Oregon. After graduating Cum Laude at Willamette University where he was an all-conference pitcher, received his medical degree from Loma Linda University, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then went on to complete residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan followed by additional fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Dr. VandeGriend is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young kids as well as international travel. Dr. VandeGriend is excited to bring up-to-date solutions for all aspect of ENT with expertise in facial plastic surgery as well as nasal and sinus disease. It is important to find a surgeon that you can trust for honest advice and straight forward answers to complex problems.". Dr. Vandegriend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Throat Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer. Dr. Vandegriend is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Vandegriend is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Dichmann is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dichmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.