Dr. Asghar MakaremBack to servicesفارسی ↗Can an ENT specialist assess thyroid conditions?
An ENT and head and neck surgeon with thyroid surgery experience may assess nodules and discuss surgical options. Endocrinologists manage hormonal conditions; care may be shared. ENT qualification alone does not establish identical thyroid surgery experience.
How are nodules evaluated?
Assessment may include examination, thyroid function tests, ultrasound and, when indicated, fine needle aspiration (FNA). Not every nodule needs a biopsy. Many nodules are benign.
Does every nodule need surgery?
No. Benign nodules may be monitored. Growth, compressive symptoms and suspicious findings can prompt surgical assessment. An indeterminate biopsy does not automatically mean cancer.
What does the surgeon do?
The surgeon discusses whether surgery is needed and its extent: one lobe or the whole gland. Total removal requires hormone replacement; medication may also be needed after lobectomy.
Voice, larynx and recovery
Discuss voice change, bleeding and calcium risks. Report existing hoarseness or previous neck surgery; a laryngeal assessment may be appropriate. Sudden postoperative neck swelling with breathing difficulty requires emergency care.
Prepare for consultation
Bring ultrasound images and reports, blood tests, FNA results, medication details and previous operation records. Ask about alternatives, voice care and follow-up. Consultation does not commit you to surgery.
Consultation with Dr. Makarem in Tehran
Thyroid surgery and neck masses are among Dr. Asghar Makarem’s stated areas of practice. Contact the North Kargar Street practice to arrange an individual assessment.