Dr. Sanziana A. Roman
Overview
Dr. Sanziana Roman is an endocrine surgeon with two decades of experience in treating tumors of the adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands. With a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques, she is one of the few surgeons in the world to frequently perform posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy, a recently developed way of removing adrenal glands through the back that has advantages over the more common frontal approach. Roman has extensive experience in treating thyroid growths in children and adolescents, as well as in adults. She sees patients with conditions including goiter, Graves' disease, thyroid cancer and congenital hypothyroidism with goiter. She also has expertise in inherited syndromes such as multiple endocrine neoplasia, a group of rare disorders in which the endocrine glands develop tumors. Roman earned her medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed a residency in general surgery at Yale School of Medicine. Prior to joining UCSF, she was chief of endocrine surgery at Yale for 13 years and later served on the faculty of Duke University for more than five years, becoming a tenured professor of surgery. She was also associate chief of Duke's advanced oncological and gastrointestinal surgery division. She established Duke's centers for adrenal disease and pediatric thyroid disease. Roman has been listed in America's Top Doctors . Her research has been published in numerous medical journals, including JAMA Surgery, Annals of Surgery and Thyroid. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, International Association of Endocrine Surgeons, American Thyroid Association, Endocrine Society, Society of University Surgeons and American Surgical Association. Prior to becoming a surgeon, Roman was an opera singer. Her love of singing and surgery have combined into a passion for using her skills to save the voices of patients undergoing neck operations.
Dr. Roman is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 249 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Dr. Roman 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.
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Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sanziana A. Roman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sanziana A. Roman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sanziana A. Roman by calling their office at 415-885-7404. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sanziana A. Roman a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sanziana A. Roman is classified as an Elite expert for Thyroid Cancer, 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. Sanziana A. Roman specialize in?
While Dr. Sanziana A. Roman is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Sanziana A. Roman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sanziana A. Roman has published 249 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Sanziana A. Roman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sanziana A. Roman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanziana A. Roman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7404 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Thyroid CancerDr. Roman isElite. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Roman isElite. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Roman isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Roman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Roman isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Roman isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Roman isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Roman isDistinguished. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Roman isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Roman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Roman isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism
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- AchalasiaDr. Roman isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Roman isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Roman isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Roman isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EndoscopyDr. Roman isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Roman isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.