The 20 Best Thyroid Nodule Doctors in Washington, US

Manjiri Dighe is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dighe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Lithotripsy, and Penectomy.

I am proud to offer the highest quality specialty care of your hand, shoulder and elbow disorders. In addition to caring for such disorders in both the child and the adult, I offer state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery of both the upper and lower extremities.I earned my medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio, after which I completed my orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. During my training, I served locally at Harborview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Hospital, and the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital.After my general orthopedics training, I was accepted at Harvard Medical School’s Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship where I served on the staff of Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.During my tenure in Boston, I performed complex adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery, working amongst and learning from world leaders in the subspecialty. While in Boston, I also qualified for and competed in the 114th running of the Boston Marathon.I grew up in Shoreline, WA, and am quite happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest for good. Outside of medicine, I enjoys many sports including skiing, golf, running and tennis. My greatest pride is my wonderful wife and lifetime best friend, Mary, and our wonderful children. Dr. Ruhlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

"Dr. Evan Ong most recently received the 2023 Cancer Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Dr. Ong's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of all gastrointestinal cancers with particular interest in treatment options for pancreatico-biliary cancers as well as regional and metastatic disease. He offers state-of-the-art treatment including minimally invasive and robotic surgery for hepatic and pancreatic tumors, microwave and bipolar radiofrequency ablation, irreversible electroporation (Nano-knife) as well as Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC), a treatment option for cancers that have disseminated to the peritoneal cavity. Dr. Ong's philosophy of care is ""Qui Audet...Cura"" - ""Who Dares...Cures.""". Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Mayumi Endo is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Endo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

Richard Duc Nguyen is a Neuroradiologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Duc Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Thyroid Nodule, Herniated Disk, and Vertigo.

Wendy Ehieli is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Ehieli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Congenital Giant Megaureter, Ascites, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

Steven Kunkel is an Endocrinologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Kunkel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hyperthyroidism, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Robert Brezak is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Brezak has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

Scott King is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. King is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, and Carbuncle. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Dr. Bayles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Douglas Sorensen, MD, FACS, is a head and neck surgeon with advanced training in head and neck surgical oncology. He has extensive experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sorenson also offers treatment for general ear, nose and throat disorders.Dr. Sorensen retired from a distinguished military career as a head and neck surgeon. Passionate about patient care, he remains current in the latest technology, and provides education to his peers regionally and nationally.In his off hours, Dr. Sorensen enjoys family, water sports, running, and exploring the Cascades. Dr. Sorensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

Qin Ouyang, MD, PhD, is an internist with specialty training in endocrinology. She treats adults with endocrine disorders ranging from diabetes and osteoporosis to thyroid disease.Dr. Ouyang provides patients with individualized, evidence-based care. Her goal is to offer patients a clear understanding of their illness along with the maximum benefit of care with minimal side effects.Dr. Ouyang earned her doctorate (PhD) in immunology from the University of Tuebingen in Germany. She is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Physicians, Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association. Dr. Ouyang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hypothyroidism, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

Hope Torregosa, MD is a board-certified endocrinologist with medical interest in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal disease, osteoporosis and mineral disease, general endocrinology, fine-needle aspiration, and thyroid biopsy and ultrasound.Dr. Torregosa tailors her medical care to the needs of each individual patient, with a focus on empowering patients' knowledge and action on their health.Dr. Torregosa is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Thyroid Association. Dr. Torregosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her top areas of expertise are Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

Nathan Tritle, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Tritle provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for patients with illnesses of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Common conditions he treats include allergies, sinusitis, tonsillitis and chronic ear infections. He also offers comprehensive thyroid cancer medical and surgical management.Dr. Tritle enjoys partnering with his patients to improve their health, with an emphasis on honest interactions and careful decision-making based on each individual’s situation. He loves to fix things and to see his patients smile.Away from work, Dr. Tritle enjoys outdoor activities and road trips with family, along with hiking, biking and skiing. Dr. Tritle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness.

Dr. Tyler Kimbrough is a board-certified otolaryngologist. Dr. Kimbrough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

Kadapalakere Reddy, MD, is board-certified in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism, with fellowship training in endocrine and metabolic disorders.Dr. Reddy delivers the best possible health care to his patients, offering lifelong advocacy for the prevention and management of complications through social, psychological and medical intervention. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Graves Disease.

David Robinson, MD, specializes in neuroradiology, neurointerventional radiology, angiography, interventional radiology, treatment of stroke and TIA including intracranial and extracranial neurovascular angioplasty and stenting, treatment of aneurysms and vascular malformations.Dr. Robinson has been practicing at Virginia Mason Medical Center since 1998. Since that time, he has performed thousands of minimally invasive image guided procedures, spanning the entire gamut of the most current, state-of-the-art technologies. He has consistently led the way toward the future of minimally invasive image guided neurovascular interventions, being among the first physicians in Washington state and the nation to place nitinol stents for carotid artery stenosis (1998), perform intra-arterial therapy for emergent treatment of acute stroke (1998), intracranial aneurysm coiling (1998), lumbar drainage for subarachnoid hemorrhage (1999), intracranial angioplasty for atherosclerotic disease(1999), trans-venous approach for dural arterial venous fistula (2001), balloon assisted (2000) and stent assisted (2003) aneurysm coiling, neurovascular embolization with Onyx liquid Embolic agent (2004), and flow diversion stenting for intracranial aneurysms (2006). He has lectured extensively on minimally invasive neurovascular interventions including intra-arterial therapy for acute stroke and carotid artery stenting, having safely performed hundreds of these interventions over many years. Dr. Robinson's overarching objective in managing patients with neurovascular diseases is to guide the patient to the safest least invasive management option that will optimize the likelihood of maintaining (or restoring) full functional independence and a full life. This will often results in the decision not to perform surgery, or even a minimally invasive intervention, but instead to optimize medical management, if this is felt to pose the least risk for the patient. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Lung Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Endovascular Embolization.

Zinnia San Juan, MD, treats general endocrine and diabetes issues. She has special interest in thyroid and calcium disorders, and is certified in bone density interpretation and ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies. She sees patients age 16 and older.Dr. San Juan believes most endocrine conditions can be managed through collaboration between physician and patient. As such, she invests the time necessary to develop meaningful, productive relationships with her patients and always keeps her patients' best interests in mind.Dr. San Juan is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Thyroid Association and American Diabetes Association. Dr. Juan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

Michael Wolfe, MD, FACS, is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This is the specialty dealing with the surgical and medical treatment of ailments of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). Dr. Wolfe often describes it as “treating everything above the collar bones except eyes, brain, and spine.” He has been practicing in the Seattle area since 2006. Most of these years, he has been a Top Doctor in Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine. His main areas of focus include “lumps and bumps” (neck nodes, thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, mouth, throat, neck masses, etc.), ultrasound of the head and neck area, cancer in the head and neck area, skin cancer treatment and reconstruction, and sinus disease. In addition to these, you can see him for any general otolaryngology needs.Dr. Wolfe grew up in Great Falls, MT, and moved to Tacoma, WA, in 1989. There, he finished his undergraduate education with a BS in Zoology from the University of Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1998. He then did his residency at the University of Utah In Salt Lake City, where he and his family lived for five years. This was followed by a fellowship (specialized training) in head and neck surgery, learning the management of tumors of the head and neck area, at the University of Cincinnati. He stayed on as faculty and was able to care for cancer patients and teach residents and medical students. Dr. Wolfe moved to the Seattle area in 2006 to be closer to family. He continues to teach medical students and primary care residents as a clinical instructor for the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Washington.In his free time, Dr. Wolfe enjoys spending time with his wife and adult son. His hobbies include photography, playing guitar, playing and watching soccer, wake surfing, travel, family events, and home improvement. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Thyroid Nodule.

Jonathan Stoehr, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with additional special interests in complex cases of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, and all genetic disorders of the endocrine system. Dr. Stoehr understands how essential it is to get to know his patients and learn their individual needs and goals. This allows him to tailor a treatment plan that will work best for them.Dr. Stoehr holds a postdoctoral degree in the connection between obesity and diabetes. He enjoys assisting bariatric surgery patients who want someone by their side, as the years go on, to make sure they continue to do well and avoid complications. He finds it incredibly rewarding to see his patients succeed and get better.Outside of his practice, Dr. Stoehr enjoys bicycling, skiing, kayaking and parenting. Dr. Stoehr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.