Thyroid Nodule RFA
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Northwest Thyroid Center
Shatul L. Parikh, M.D., FACS
Board-Certified Head & Neck Surgeon · Thyroid Specialist
Dr. Parikh is a board-certified head and neck surgeon who has devoted his career to thyroid disease — one of the most common endocrine conditions in the United States. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of thyroid care: from initial evaluation and biopsy through both surgical and non-surgical treatment.
What sets Dr. Parikh apart is his dual expertise. He performs thyroid surgery when needed, and he performs radiofrequency ablation (RFA) when surgery can be avoided. Because he offers both, he has no incentive to push you toward any particular path — only toward the one that's right for you.
M.D., FACS
5,000+ Thyroid Biopsies
18+ Years Thyroid Experience
Zero Major Complications from Thyroid Nodule Biopsy to Date
Full-Spectrum Thyroid Care
Surgical and Non-Surgical — Dr. Parikh Covers Both
Most thyroid specialists operate within narrow lanes. Surgeons do surgery. Endocrinologists manage medications. Radiologists do biopsies. None of them see the full picture.
Dr. Parikh is unusual — and unusually valuable — because he genuinely offers the full spectrum of thyroid care from a single practice:
Thyroid Surgery
- Thyroid lobectomy (hemithyroidectomy)
- Total thyroidectomy
- Lymph node dissection for thyroid cancer
- Minimally invasive and nerve-monitoring techniques
- Parathyroid preservation and care
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Non-surgical shrinkage of benign thyroid nodules
- Treatment of autonomously functioning (hot) nodules
- Selected cases of low-risk thyroid microcarcinoma
- Outpatient procedure — no incision, no scar, no general anesthesia
- Preservation of normal thyroid tissue and function
Diagnostic Services
- In-office ultrasound-guided FNA biopsy
- Thyroid ultrasound interpretation
- Molecular testing coordination (ThyroSeq, Afirma)
- Same-day consultation + biopsy
Clinical Philosophy
Aligned With Your Best Outcome — Not a Single Treatment Path
Most patients who see a thyroid surgeon get a surgical recommendation. Most who see a radiologist get a biopsy report and a referral. Dr. Parikh's approach is fundamentally different.
Because he performs both surgery and RFA, his interests are naturally aligned with finding the right answer — not the convenient one or the lucrative one. When surgery is needed, he recommends it. When RFA can achieve the same result without a scar, he recommends that. When watchful waiting is the most appropriate course, that's what he advises.
"My goal is for every patient to leave fully understanding their thyroid, their options, and what I honestly recommend — and why. That can only happen when the doctor in front of you knows everything the thyroid field has to offer."
This philosophy shapes how he performs biopsies, too. His goal is never just to collect a sample — it's to give you a path forward. The biopsy is the beginning of an informed conversation, not a transaction.
Dr. Parikh's Practice
Explore All of Dr. Parikh's Thyroid Services
Biopsy is where the journey begins. Depending on your results, these resources may guide your next step.
Thyroid Surgery
If biopsy results point toward cancer or surgical intervention is the right path, Dr. Parikh's surgery site covers everything you need to know about thyroid surgery — what to expect, recovery, and outcomes.
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Patient Experiences
What Patients Say About Dr. Parikh
★★★★★
“I was referred for a thyroid biopsy and honestly dreaded the process. Dr. Parikh was calm, thorough, and explained every step. The whole thing took less than 20 minutes and he personally called me with results. I never felt like just a number.”
— Karen M., Thyroid Biopsy Patient, Atlanta Office
★★★★★
“After my biopsy came back indeterminate, Dr. Parikh walked me through every option — surgery, RFA, watchful waiting. He wasn’t pushing me toward anything. I ended up doing RFA and avoided surgery entirely. Couldn’t be more grateful.”
— David T., Thyroid Biopsy + RFA Patient, Marietta Office
★★★★★
“I went to a hospital first and got a bill I wasn’t expecting. A friend told me about Dr. Parikh’s office. For my second nodule, I went straight to Northwest Thyroid Center — same expert care, far less hassle, and the cost was significantly lower.”
— Lisa R., Atlanta Office
Start With the Right Doctor From Day One
Your thyroid biopsy is the beginning of a clinical relationship — make sure it's with someone who has the expertise to guide everything that follows.
Schedule With Dr. Parikh (770) 282-9353