Thyroid hormones play a very crucial role in maintaining and regulating the metabolism of our body. The group of hormones majorly T3 and T4 are essential for our body. Various screening tests allow us to measure the levels of these hormones in our body and helps us in assessing the functioning of the gland which is present in the neck region.

Average Thyroid Scan Cost

India	Starting from $1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thyroid Scan

Thyroid Scan Surgeons

The Thyroid Scan doctor typically first sees the results of the tests ordered to assess the overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of the patients. The treatment plan for Thyroid Scan, its alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the treatment cost is thoroughly discussed with the patient to seek their approval.

Once the patient gives his or her consent, the Thyroid Scan surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Thyroid Scan and share a scheduled date of the procedure with the patient. The patient is advised to follow a few instructions as given by the Thyroid Scan surgeon. In addition, the Thyroid Scan hospital initiates the formalities and informs the patient about the estimated cost. The patient is accordingly required to submit documents for any insurance claim approval.

What is the Thyroid Scan surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Thyroid Scan patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon is worked as the leader of the Thyroid Scan surgical team.

Dr. Vivek Sharma

Otolaryngologist | Specialist Otolaryngology (ENT)

MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology)

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Completed medical graduation from NSCB medical college Jabalpur in 2000 and masters from MGM Medical College in 2004. Worked as junior consultant in prestigious Christian Medical College Vellore from 2005 to 2007 which is one of the biggest tertiary care centers in south India with 2400 beds and has patients from all over Asia. Since 2007 April was working in Central India (Jabalpur) as ENT & Head Neck Surgeon, worked as Consultant in Jabalpur at Metro Hospital & Cancer Research Centre, Aditya Super Specialty Hospital and NAV ENT & Cancer Hospital.

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Dr. Shalini Sagar

ENT Specialist | Specialist ENT

MBBS, MS (ENT)

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Dr. Shalini has more than 12 years of clinical experience. She has graduated from prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College and followed up by doing her Masters in Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology from Maulana Azad Medical College and associated Lok Nayak and GB Pant Hospitals, New Delhi.During her career she has worked for National Rural Health Mission in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra and Dr. RML Hospital New Delhi.Dr. Shalini has also volunteered and done several medical camps and surgeries for initiative programs by UNDP, UNICEF and WHO.

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