The 20 Best Thyroid Cancer Doctors Near Me in San Marcos, CA

Find the Top Thyroid Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Thyroid Cancer near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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27 providers found
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joyce Shin is a General Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Shin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    UC San Diego Health-Encinitas MIDWIFE

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 100, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Choe is an Endocrinologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Choe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Clarine is an Endocrinologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Clarine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Are you looking for a specific type of Thyroid Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer

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    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    North County Endocrine Medical Group

    625 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Bailey is an Endocrinologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Nathan Pennell
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Pennell is a Radiation Oncologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Pennell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer

    UC San Diego Health-Encinitas MIDWIFE

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 100, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hupfeld is an Endocrinologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hupfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Triple A Syndrome, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryaz Chagpar is a General Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Chagpar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamara Sussman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sussman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Arterial Embolism, Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma, and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer

    North County Endocrine Medical Group

    625 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandrasekhar Varma is an Endocrinologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, Pituitary Tumor, Cushing's syndrome, and Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Reproductive Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Reproductive Medicine

    Tri-City Endocrinology And Metabolism

    3927 Waring Rd Ste C, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margot Aiken is a Reproductive Medicine provider in Oceanside, California. Dr. Aiken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Membranous Nephropathy, Melasma, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    North County Ear Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgey Inc.

    3909 Waring Rd Ste A, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Berry is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Thrush.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer

    North County Ear, Nose And Throat, Head And Neck Surgery, Inc.

    3909 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anton Kushnaryov is an Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Kushnaryov has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    477 N El Camino Real Ste D302, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Newfield is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Newfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Intersex, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    2600 Via De La Valle Ste 200, 
    Del Mar, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Roy is an Endocrinologist in Del Mar, California. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natsurang Chongkrairatanakul is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chongkrairatanakul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Subacute Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joyce Chung is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aakif Ahmad is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Levine is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    SCPMG Carmel Valley Mob Laboratory

    3851 Shaw Ridge Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Wu is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    3851 Shaw Ridge Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Mafong is an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mafong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Prolactinoma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Thyroid Cancer?

    Thyroid cancer is a cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front of your lower neck.

    When should I see a Thyroid Cancer doctor near San Marcos, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Thyroid Cancer doctor near San Marcos, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Thyroid Cancer doctors near San Marcos, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Thyroid Cancer doctors near San Marcos, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Thyroid Cancer doctor near San Marcos, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Thyroid Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thyroid Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Thyroid Cancer doctor near San Marcos, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Thyroid Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Thyroid Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Thyroid Cancer doctors near San Marcos, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thyroid Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Thyroid Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thyroid Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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