The 20 Best Thyroid Nodule Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Thyroid Nodule near Metairie, LA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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72 providers found
    Elite in Thyroid Nodule
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Thyroid Nodule
    Surgical Oncology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emad Kandil is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kandil is rated as an Elite 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 Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Dendy is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dendy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Dendy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology & Metabolic Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Dendy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Andrews is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Advanced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

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    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Hasney is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hasney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Hasney is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Hasney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Karam is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Karam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology & Metabolic Disease. Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    3812 Ridgelake Dr Ste 2A, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Spring is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Spring is rated as a Distinguished 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 Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean O'brien is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurosh Safavi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Safavi 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 Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Radiology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Rubin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rubin 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 Visceromegaly, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Otolaryngology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Owens is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Owens is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Owens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Johnson 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 Visceromegaly, Splenomegaly, Ascites, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Endocrinology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramona Granda is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Granda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Radiology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Renz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Renz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Renz is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Saliba is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Saliba is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Steigner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Steigner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Ascites, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Steigner is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Interventional Radiology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Patrick Gilbert earned a master of science degree and a doctor of medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine located in New Orleans, LA. He then completed a surgical internship with the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Gilbert 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 Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gilbert is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Gulotta is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gulotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Stroke, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gulotta is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Leboeuf is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leboeuf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholesterol Pneumonia, Vertigo, Headache, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hafez Khalili is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Ureterocele, Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule
    Experienced in Thyroid Nodule

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wells graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. He received his undergrade degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in Biology from Southern Methodist University in Dallas,TX. Dr. Wells holds professional memberships with the Society of Interventional Radiology, American College of Radiology, Association of University Radiologists, American Medical Association, Radiological Society of North America and Louisiana State Medical Society. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Scoliosis, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Wells is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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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