Saving Your Thyroid Through Radiofrequency Ablation with Dr. Angela Mazza

EPISODE 70

Thyroid nodules are extremely common, with about 1 in 3 people having one in their lifetime.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used for years for treating various issues, from tumors to varicose veins. In 2018, the FDA approved RFA for use on benign compressive thyroid nodules, finally offering many people facing thyroid surgery a good alternative.

RFA offers a targeted option for long-term ablation in the nodule while leaving the rest of the thyroid completely intact. With no anesthesia, no downtime from work, and no thyroidectomy scar, it’s an excellent option that we couldn’t access until recently here in the US.

Today I’m excited to talk to Dr. Angela Mazza, the only provider of RFA for thyroid nodules in Central Florida. Triple board-certified in endocrinology, internal medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine, Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU, CDE, diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions like thyroid disease and hormonal imbalance. As a Doctor of Osteopathy, she and her team take a holistic approach to healthcare based on the latest medical findings and lifestyle modifications. Together, they treat the entire person, not just the condition. Dr. Angela is a thyroid specialist who earned her ECNU certification and specializes in RFA procedures for thyroid nodules.

In this conversation, Dr. Angela and I talked about why she was excited to start offering RFA, the types of patients that made good candidates for RFA, what to expect from the procedure, potential side effects, RFA versus thyroid surgery, and more. Enjoy the episode!

During this episode, you’ll learn about:

Why Dr. Angela started incorporating radiofrequency ablation into her practice
What are thyroid nodules?
How the risks associated with thyroid nodules are assessed
Characteristics of toxic nodules
The differences between cold and hot nodules
Treatment options for toxic nodules
Why Dr. Angela doesn’t use radioactive iodine uptake tests anymore
How radiofrequency ablation is used for thyroid nodules
The benefits of using radiofrequency ablation
What to expect from the radiofrequency ablation procedure itself and follow-up visits
What research shows about potential future applications for radiofrequency ablation as a therapeutic option for malignant nodules
Radiofrequency ablation versus thyroid surgery
Why a practitioner’s experience level is important
Potential risks and side effects
Applications of different types of ablation for nodules
Who makes a good candidate for radiofrequency ablation?

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Save My Thyroid | Episode 33: Thyroid Nodules: What You Need To Know

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