Overview
Melanie Goldfarb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Goldfarb is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Goldfarb is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Goldfarb has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb by calling their office at 310-829-8751. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb a top-rated expert for Thyroid Nodule?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Nodule, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb specialize in?
While Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, and Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Nodule. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb accept my insurance?
Dr. Melanie R. Goldfarb accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-829-8751 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Goldfarb isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Goldfarb isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Goldfarb isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Goldfarb isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- MelanomaDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreatectomyDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Goldfarb isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.