The 20 Best Thyroid Nodule Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

Find the Top Thyroid Nodule Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 156 doctor with experience in Thyroid Nodule near la jolla, CA. Of these, 130 are Experienced and 26 are Advanced.

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156 providers found
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Brumund is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brumund is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Califano-Iii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Califano-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Coffey is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coffey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Salivary Gland Tumors, Dry Mouth, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Tutton is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary O'boyle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. O'boyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Ampullary Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. O'boyle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bouvet is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bouvet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Fibrosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Loehfelm is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Loehfelm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Lithotripsy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Loehfelm is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Marx is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Marx is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Marx is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Lorenzo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lorenzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Lorenzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mccallum is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mccallum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Mccallum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral required

    Darius A Schneider MD APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 470, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darius Schneider is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Walter F. Merdinger Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hyde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hyde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Darius A Schneider MD APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 470, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mba Mba is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Mba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Ear Head & Neck Surgery Medical Clinic Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 710, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmood Mahdavi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mahdavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral required

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Hofflich is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hofflich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Hofflich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Choe is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Choe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Choe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hupfeld is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hupfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Triple A Syndrome, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric. Dr. Hupfeld is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joy Liau is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Liau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Ascites, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Liau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeet Minocha is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Minocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hahn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Neuroendocrine Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hahn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Thyroid Nodule?

    A thyroid nodule is a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck, just above where your collarbones meet in the middle.

    When should I see a Thyroid Nodule doctor near la jolla, 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 Nodule doctor near la jolla, 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 Nodule doctors near la jolla, 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 Nodule doctors near la jolla, 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 Nodule doctor near la jolla, 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 Nodule doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thyroid Nodule 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 Nodule doctor near la jolla, 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 Nodule 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 Nodule 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 Nodule doctors near la jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thyroid Nodule 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 Nodule doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thyroid Nodule 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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