Thyroid Health & Screening in Irvine, CA

In-person thyroid evaluation in Irvine led by Farhad Nassiri Afshar, MD. We review thyroid-related symptoms, appropriate lab results, and next steps when thyroid concerns may be affecting your health.

What this service covers

Hypothyroidism

Symptoms, lab review, and follow-up when thyroid hormone is low.n

Hyperthyroidism

Symptoms, lab review, and next steps when thyroid hormone is high.

Appropriate Lab Review

TSH, Free T4, and additional thyroid tests when indicated.

Follow-Up Visits

Review progress, lab results, and next steps over time.

Thyroid Nodules & Imaging

Ultrasound and specialist referral when appropriate.

Care Coordination

Coordinate referrals or additional testing when needed.

Not sure where to start

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Call (949) 776-9292

When urgent care/ER is best

Go to Urgent Care/ER now

For severe palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, or rapidly enlarging neck mass with trouble breathing or swallowing.
Call 911 if life‑threatening.

How thyroid care works

Assess & test

Symptoms, history, exam; order appropriate labs.

Plan

Review results and discuss next steps, follow-up, or additional testing when needed.

Follow‑up

Review progress, lab results, and ongoing monitoring over time.

Insurance & billing

Visits are billed like standard office visits. Labs are ordered to a local lab; results route back to us for follow‑up

Thyroid Health & Screening FAQs

What thyroid concerns do you evaluate?

We evaluate symptoms and lab findings related to hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and other thyroid-related concerns.

Which labs are usually reviewed?

Common tests include TSH and Free T4. Depending on the situation, we may also review thyroid antibodies or other targeted tests.

Do you evaluate thyroid nodules?

Yes. We can arrange thyroid ultrasound and coordinate specialist referral when appropriate.

How do follow-up visits work?

Follow-up visits are used to review progress, results, and next steps over time.

Can thyroid issues affect energy levels?

Sometimes. Low energy can have many causes, and thyroid function is one possibility. A review of symptoms and appropriate testing can help clarify whether the thyroid may be contributing.

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Call (949) 776-9292