America's Leading Ablation Center

Thyroid and Parathyroid Ablation In New Orleans, LA

Advanced Parathyroid & Thyroid Care: Surgery When Necessary. Minimally Invasive When Possible

America's Leading Ablation Center

Advanced Parathyroid & Thyroid Care: Surgery When Necessary. Minimally Invasive When Possible

We provide minimally invasive ablation options for parathyroid disease and selected thyroid cancers - an effective alternative to surgery.

Surgical and
Non-Surgical Options

Unlike general surgeons, Dr. Kandil’s practice is dedicated entirely to minimally invasive ablation. Surgery is reserved for cases where less invasive options are not appropriate.

World’s Highest
Volume Cases 

More thyroid and parathyroid ablation cases than any other surgeon in North America, including the world’s first 100 nsPFA™ procedures.

Advanced
Technology

We utilize the most advanced technologies available, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), and non-thermal nsPFA™ technology.

Led by a
Global Expert

Dr. Kandil is an internationally recognized leader in thyroid and parathyroid ablation, with patients traveling from across the U.S. and internationally for his expertise.

They Avoided Surgery
with Dr. Kandil

In this case, Dr. Kandil treated Vanessa, who was initially diagnosed with a 1.5 cm thyroid nodule and advised by her first doctor to undergo a total thyroidectomy. Concerned about the lifelong consequences of surgery, including the need for thyroid hormone replacement, Vanessa sought out Dr. Kandil, who recommended thyroid ablation.

Three months after the procedure, her follow-up ultrasound revealed no detectable cancer, highlighting the effectiveness of ablation.

They Avoided Surgery
with Dr. Kandil

Seeking to avoid surgery and lifelong medication, Maegan chose RFA as a minimally invasive alternative that allowed her to keep her thyroid intact. The outpatient procedure took roughly 90 minutes and was performed without general anesthesia, with Maegan reporting only minor pressure and a temporary sore throat. Her results were highly successful: a follow-up four months later showed a 60% reduction in size, and by her most recent check-up, the nodule was no longer detectable.

They Avoided Surgery
with Dr. Kandil

Despite multiple recommendations for surgery in New York, Elizabeth sought a second opinion from Dr. Emad Kandil at Tulane University. Dr. Kandil utilized Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), a 20-minute outpatient procedure that treats nodules while preserving the thyroid gland.Elizabeth’s nodule shrunk by 93%, and she avoided lifelong hormone medication and a surgical scar.

Worried About Your Thyroid Health?

Thyroid & Parathyroid Conditions We Treat

Early detection and treatment can ensure better outcomes and less serious complications.

Autoimmune Inflammatory Thyroid Disease

Conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease, where the immune system attacks the thyroid, causing inflammation, swelling, or changes in hormone levels.

Goiter / Structural Thyroid Disease

An enlargement or abnormal growth of the thyroid gland, which can cause neck swelling, discomfort, or cosmetic concerns.

Papillary Thyroid Cancer

The most common type of thyroid cancer, often slow-growing, which may be monitored or treated with targeted ablation instead of surgery in select cases.

Suspicious Thyroid Nodules

Nodules with features that require close evaluation to rule out malignancy, which can often be assessed and treated with minimally invasive techniques.

Thyroid Functional Disorders

Disorders affecting thyroid hormone production, including hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), impacting metabolism and overall health.

Thyroid Nodules

Lumps or growths in the thyroid, which are mostly benign but may cause symptoms like swelling, pain, or hormone imbalance; many can be treated non-surgically.

Autoimmune Inflammatory
Thyroid Disease

Conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease, where the immune system attacks the thyroid, causing inflammation, swelling, or changes in hormone levels.

Goiter / Structural
Thyroid Disease

An enlargement or abnormal growth of the thyroid gland, which can cause neck swelling, discomfort, or cosmetic concerns.

Papillary Thyroid Cancer

The most common type of thyroid cancer, often slow-growing, which may be monitored or treated with targeted ablation instead of surgery in select cases.

Suspicious Thyroid Nodules

Nodules with features that require close evaluation to rule out malignancy, which can often be assessed and treated with minimally invasive techniques.

Thyroid Functional Disorders

Disorders affecting thyroid hormone production, including hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), impacting metabolism and overall health.

Thyroid Nodules

Lumps or growths in the thyroid, which are mostly benign but may cause symptoms like swelling, pain, or hormone imbalance; many can be treated non-surgically.

We Have the World’s
Highest Volume Cases

Proven Life-Changing Treatments. Experience You Can Count On.

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Find Relief Without Surgery

Our Services

Non-surgical and surgical treatments for thyroid and parathyroid conditions using the latest technologies.

Radiofrequency
Ablation (RFA) 

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) 

The gold standard non-surgical treatment. Heat energy shrinks thyroid nodules in a single in-office session, no incision, no scar, no downtime.

Microwave
Ablation (MWA)

Microwave Ablation (MWA)

Faster, more intense heat delivery, particularly effective for larger nodules that resist standard RFA. Up to 80% shrinkage in 3 months.

nPulse™

nsPFA™ Non-Thermal Ablation World’s first 100 cases performed by Dr. Kandil. Ultra-fast electrical pulses with zero heat, the safest option for nodules near critical anatomy.

Robotic Thyroid Surgery

Minimally invasive solution for cystic thyroid nodules. A precise injection eliminates the cyst without surgery or general anesthesia.

Radiofrequency
Ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

An enlargement or abnormal growth of the thyroid gland, which can cause neck swelling, discomfort, or cosmetic concerns.

Microwave
Ablation (MWA)

Microwave Ablation (MWA)

Faster, more intense heat delivery, particularly effective for larger nodules that resist standard RFA. Up to 80% shrinkage in 3 months.

Robotic
Thyroid Surgery

Robotic Thyroid Surgery

Minimally invasive solution for cystic thyroid nodules. A precise injection eliminates the cyst without surgery or general anesthesia.

nPulse™

nsPFA™ Non-Thermal Ablation World’s first 100 cases performed by Dr. Kandil. Ultra-fast electrical pulses with zero heat, the safest option for nodules near critical anatomy.

Shrinking Thyroid Nodules Without Surgery: Emily's 82% nsPFA Success Story

Meet the Doctor

Meet one of the most experienced surgeons in North
America in thyroid and parathyroid ablation procedures:

Dr. Emad Kandil

MD, MBA, FACS, FACE
Founding Member, North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology (NASIT)

Dr. Kandil has spent over 20 years doing one thing: finding ways to treat thyroid and parathyroid conditions. He’s performed more than 6,000 thyroid operations, 2,000+ ablations, and 1,000+ robotic procedures, more than any other surgeon in North America.

As a Founding Member of NASIT (North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology), Dr. Kandil has helped shape the evolution of minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid care.

He trained at SUNY Downstate and Johns Hopkins, spent two decades as Chief of Endocrine Surgery at Tulane, and has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles cited more than 15,700 times.

But what patients remember most isn’t the credentials. It’s that he listens, explains every option, and never recommends surgery when something less invasive will work.

100 cases! Dr. Emad Kandil analyzes thyroid nodule ablation with nPulse

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Thyroid and Parathyroid Ablation In New Orleans, LA

We provide minimally invasive ablation options for parathyroid disease and selected thyroid cancers - an effective alternative to surgery.

Surgical and Non-Surgical Options

World’s Highest Volume Cases

Advanced Technology

Led by a Global Expert

They Avoided Surgery with Dr. Kandil

Thyroid & Parathyroid Conditions We Treat

Autoimmune Inflammatory Thyroid Disease

Goiter / Structural Thyroid Disease

Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Suspicious Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid Functional Disorders

Thyroid Nodules

We Have the World’s Highest Volume Cases

Our Services

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Microwave Ablation (MWA)

nPulse™

Robotic Thyroid Surgery

Shrinking Thyroid Nodules Without Surgery: Emily's 82% nsPFA Success Story

Meet the Doctor

Dr. Emad Kandil

100 cases! Dr. Emad Kandil analyzes thyroid nodule ablation with nPulse

We Offer Virtual Consultations

In the Media

In the Media

Proudly Serving New Orleans and Beyond

Surgical and
Non-Surgical Options

World’s Highest
Volume Cases 

Advanced
Technology

Led by a
Global Expert

They Avoided Surgery
with Dr. Kandil

We Have the World’s
Highest Volume Cases

Radiofrequency
Ablation (RFA) 

Microwave
Ablation (MWA)