My Honest Review of Dr. Michael Yeh and my Thyroid Surgery Experience at UCLA

My Honest Review of Dr. Michael Yeh and my Thyroid Surgery Experience at UCLA

Author: Philip James interviews top thyroid experts about surgery, nutrition, endoc May 16, 2025 Duration: 13:12

I share my personal journey with thyroid surgery performed by Dr. Michael Yeh at UCLA. I break down what happened before, during, and after my surgery for a small thyroid nodule that was diagnosed as papillary thyroid cancer. 

 

Learn about the devastating complications I experienced, including vocal cord damage requiring an implant and nerve damage affecting my shoulder.

 

I discuss important research showing that many thyroid cancers don't require immediate surgery, including a Finnish cadaver study and Dr. Miyauchi's 30-year watch-and-wait approach in Kobe, Japan. 

 

After my experience, I've interviewed over 100 thyroid specialists worldwide for my Dr. Thyroid podcast and discovered many alternatives to surgery.

 

This episode also covers UCLA's lack of response to my complications and how medical institutions protect doctors through reputation management. If you've been diagnosed with thyroid cancer or nodules, please research all your options, including active surveillance and ablation, before rushing into surgery.

 

Spanish captions available - subtítulos en español disponibles.

 

WATCH PART 2

https://youtu.be/9OGUIILLlpg

 

Resources and academic research are listed at the footer of the following report:

https://docthyroid.com/what-happens-when-thyroid-surgery-turns-out-bad/

 

Doctor Thyroid Podcast: www.docthyroid.com

 

Contact: philipjames@docthyroid.com

 

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Navigating thyroid health often feels like piecing together a complex puzzle where medical advice, personal experience, and daily well-being intersect. Doctor Thyroid is a space dedicated to that intricate journey, hosted by Philip James. This podcast moves beyond basic explanations to explore the nuanced realities of thyroid conditions, from surgery and radiology to the pivotal roles of nutrition and functional medicine. Philip facilitates conversations with a carefully selected roster of endocrinologists, surgeons, and other top clinical experts, ensuring the dialogue is both authoritative and deeply practical. You’ll also hear from individuals who have personally navigated setbacks and discovered paths to improved health, offering a grounded, relatable perspective. The aim is to provide listeners with a comprehensive toolkit of information-not just the clinical facts, but the applied strategies for enhancing day-to-day life. Whether you’re seeking to understand a new diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, or simply find community in shared experiences, this series offers a thoughtful resource. Tune in for a candid exploration of thyroid care that respects the intelligence of the patient and the expertise of the professionals guiding them.
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