Thyroid Nodule Basics

Thyroid surgeon Keith Forwith PhD,MD describes the evaluation of thyroid nodules including the basics of FNA analysis. This introductory video covers the basics you need to know if you have a thyroid nodule.

Dr. Forwith specializes in endocrine surgery of the head and neck. His expertise ranges from medical to surgical management for a variety of thyroid and parathyroid disorders. He is one of only one of a few thyroid surgeons in the US to offer RFA to his patients with benign thyroid nodules. His expertise includes thyroid cancer evaluation and surgery as well as care of benign thyroid conditions like goiter and Grave's disease.

Medical disclaimer: These videos are strictly educational and are not intended to give provide specific medical advice. Dr. Forwith and the content available on Dr Forwith’s channel and website properties (Thyroid.doctor, Parathyroid.doctor, YouTube, and other channels) do not provide a diagnosis or other recommendation for treatment and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosis and treatment of any person or animal. The determination of the need for medical services and the types of healthcare to be provided to a patient are decisions that should be made only by a physician or other licensed health care provider during a visit that is specific to the patient. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. These videos are for educational purposes only as Dr. Forwith believes better education leads to better health care decisions.

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