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Dr. Richard Harding's patients are very happy with the results of the RFA procedure, which allows them to avoid thyroid surgery

Currently the evaluation of the thyroid nodules is covered by insurance companies.

Dr. Harding is very pleased to provide a non-surgical treatment for large benign thyroid nodules.

The Thyroid Nodule Treatment Center is available to navigate the numerous diagnostic and therapeutic options with you.

The procedure itself takes less than an hour, the entire process may take 2-3 hours.

The thyroid is attached anteriorly to the trachea and larynx and can interfere with normal swallowing process when enlarged.

Cost of Thyroid RFA ranges between $5,000 and $15,000 depending upon where it is performed. This is approximately 10% of total surgery costs

Everyday new thyroid nodules are discovered by their physicians, family, friends, and even their hairdressers! Some people have symptoms...

The proper evaluation of these nodules is very routine. Much of the thyroid assessment is based on the size of the nodule.

Evidence that RFA was superior to laser ablation (LA) in terms of volume reduction rate, regrowth rate, and delayed surgery rate.

Benefits of RFA include elimination of the symptoms by shrinking the large nodule while preserving thyroid function