The 20 Best Thyroid Nodule Doctors Near Me in ladera ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Thyroid Nodule near ladera ranch, CA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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81 providers found
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Pourbabak is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Pourbabak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Pourbabak is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral may be required

    Saddleback Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical Group

    23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 243, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Malatskey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Malatskey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Bronchiectasis, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Malatskey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Frankwich is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Frankwich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Prolactinoma. Dr. Frankwich is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy-van Bui is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Bui is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Truong is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced 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 Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mim Mulford is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Mulford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Thyroid Nodule, and Toxic Nodular Goiter. Dr. Mulford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Barrera is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Barrera 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Barrera is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Farhad Farjoudi, MD

    23521 Paseo De Valencia Ste 108, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farhad Farjoudi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Farjoudi is rated as an Advanced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Farjoudi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South County Kidney & Endocrine Center

    23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Chavez is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Chavez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Chavez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Referral required

    MDVIP - Laguna Hills, CA

    23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahil Bandukwala is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bandukwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia. Dr. Bandukwala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Tran is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Nairi Berner, M.D., M.S.

    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nairi Berner is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Berner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

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

    South Coast Ear Nose And Throat A Med Corp

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avrum Kaufman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Kaufman 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 Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Otolaryngology.

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

    Office

    27762 Antonio Pkwy # L1-418, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Reuss is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Reuss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Reuss is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    27799 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Shaver is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Shaver 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 Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Shaver is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Shaver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ivan Babin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Babin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Babin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jimmy Ton is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Ton 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Ton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Quang Luu is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Luu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Luu is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Luu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Cho is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced 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 Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Head And Neck Associates

    26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Crockett is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Crockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Otitis. Dr. Crockett is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Crockett 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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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