Overview
Dr. Vaghaiwalla is a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon with specialty training in the management of adult and pediatric endocrine disorders, which includes benign and cancerous disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and intestine. Dr. Vaghaiwalla completed general surgery residency at the University of Miami and subsequently completed endocrine surgery fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She offers scarless approaches to thyroid and parathyroid surgery using the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA). Dr. Vaghaiwalla is an active member in professional societies, including the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, and American College of Surgeons. She has published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of endocrine and surgery. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â.
Dr. Vaghaiwalla is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vaghaiwalla is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla by calling their office at 305-243-4444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla a top-rated expert for Thyroidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla is classified as an Advanced expert for Thyroidectomy, 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. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla specialize in?
While Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thyroidectomy, Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanaz M. Vaghaiwalla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-243-4444 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Vaghaiwalla isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Vaghaiwalla isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Vaghaiwalla isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Vaghaiwalla isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Vaghaiwalla isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
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- Adrenal CancerDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1Dr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Vaghaiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.