Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem

Are you being told that a thyroidectomy is your only option for a growing thyroid nodule? Dr. Ian Orozco is here to change that with the launch of his new private practice, The Thyroid Institute of Utah.In this episode of Save Your Thyroid, we are challenging the status quo of traditional thyroid care and exploring the minimally invasive revolution of Interventional Endocrinology. Join host Jennifer Holkem as she sits down with board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Ian Orozco, a leading expert in Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the Intermountain West.Together, they discuss his transition to a specialized private clinic in Provo, Utah, and how non-surgical options like RFA are helping patients shrink benign nodules, preserve their thyroid function, and avoid lifelong hormone replacement. Whether you are actively navigating a new diagnosis, seeking alternatives to the scalpel, or considering traveling out-of-state for expert care, this conversation is packed with the insights you need to make an informed, empowered decision.In this episode, we cover:  The Thyroid Institute of Utah: Why Dr. Orozco opened a single-focus practice dedicated entirely to modern thyroid care.  Understanding RFA: How Radiofrequency Ablation works to treat symptomatic hot and cold thyroid nodules without surgery.  Navigating the Hurdles: The truth about insurance coverage, Medicare codes, and how to advocate for yourself.  The Future of Treatment: Emerging technologies, ethanol ablation for cysts, and why the "wait and see" approach is becoming a thing of the past.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Save Your Thyroid for more interviews with the world’s leading experts in thyroid-saving technology.⏱️ Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to a New Era in Thyroid Care02:35 Dr. Ian Orozco's Journey and Philosophy06:57 The Importance of Collaboration in Thyroid Treatment10:35 Understanding Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)20:17 The Benefits of RFA Over Traditional Surgery27:52 Expanding Treatment Options and Innovations in Thyroid Care33:52 How to Connect with Dr. Orozco for Treatment35:49 Empowerment in Patient Care36:45 Navigating Insurance Challenges39:45 The Future of Interventional Endocrinology42:49 Emerging Technologies in Thyroid Treatment48:24 Lightning Round: Insights and Advice53:52 Final Thoughts on Patient EmpowermentResources:👉 Podcast: https://www.saveyourthyroidwithjen.com/👉 Patient site: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/👉 Private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroidnonsurgical👉 Patient Navigation: https://www.saveyourthyroidwithjen.com/p/patient-navigation-services/Support the channel:PAYPAL👉 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/itsmejenagainVENMO👉 https://account.venmo.com/u/itsme_jenagainAffiliate links:🌿 TOUPS AND CO: https://toupsandco.com/jen🎙️ RIVERSIDE: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=itsmejenagain🧴 VAN MAN: https://vanman.shop/?ref=itsmejenagain💡 BON CHARGE: https://us.boncharge.com/?rfsn=7843863.50b9fa&shpxid=4137e8a5-8199-46cb-b71c-0f86d29924ff⚠️ Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. No endorsement is given or implied for any specific product, treatment, or physician mentioned. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual medical needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please subscribe to this podcast and support my advocacy: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsmejenagain/subscribeDr Jagdish Dhingra has been in practice at ENT Specialists Inc. for the last 20 years. For the last 10 years he has focused his practice on diseases of thyroid and parathyroid glands. He has performed over 3000 office-based ultrasound-guided procedures on the thyroid gland. For the last 2 years he has extended his practice of ultrasound guided treatments to include Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). He performs these in an office setting at his practice in Plainville, MA. In today’s discussion, we’ll cover topics such as the prevalence of thyroid nodules, molecular testing, comparing thyroid procedure costs, and much more.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction music00:51 Dr. Dhingra introduction01:44 Choosing Thyroid RFA03:09 Prevalence of thyroid nodules06:24 TIRADS scoring of ultrasound09:17 Categorizing thyroid nodules with Bethesda Categories12:30 Molecular testing18:27 RFA candidacy32:07 Comparing procedure costsContact Dr. Dhingrahttps://www.entspecialists.com/Preoperative Diagnosis of Benign Thyroid Nodules with Indeterminate Cytologyhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1203208Disclaimer: None of the statements made in this or any other video by "Its me Jen again" should be considered medical advice.👉Find a thyroid thermal ablation provider: https://www.saveyourthyroid.org/👉Join our FB community, Save Your Thyroid:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroidnonsurgical👉Follow me on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZbeDCU👉Subscribe to my Substack: https://itsmejenagain.substack.com/👉Follow me on IG/FB for more patient focused information (I'm a patient too!): FB: https://www.facebook.com/itsmejenagain IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsme_jenagain/👉Subscribe to this channel, Its me Jen again: https://www.youtube.com/itsmejenagain👉If you value this content, please consider donating to my efforts to spread this message: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/itsmejenagain#saveyourthyroid #thyroidnodule  #thyroidsurgery #nonsurgical  #thermalablation #thyroidectomy #patient #advocate #itsmejenagain  #thyroidrfa #surgery #surgeon #geneticmarkers #moleculartesting #endocrinologistNew Electric Intro Credits: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Connect withNCS: Snapchat: ncsmusic • http://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsoun... • http://instagram.com/nocopyrightsound... • http://facebook.com/NoCopyrightSounds • http://twitter.com/NCSounds • http://spoti.fi/NCS Syn Cole • https://soundcloud.com/syncole • https://www.facebook.com/SynCole • https://twitter.com/SynColeOfficial •https://www.instagram.com/SynCole/  Music Credits: *All Night Long by Vendredi https://soundcloud.com/vendrediduo Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3cXdkSv Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/l210g5PbV9c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.