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Podcast: Doctor Thyroid
Episode: A SURGEON Warns Against Thyroid Surgery: Preserving QUALITY of LIFE with Dr. Emad Kandil
Description: Join us as Dr. Emad Kandil, a leading expert in thyroid ablation, sits down with Philip James in the heart of New Orleans. In this candid and insightful conversation, Dr. Kandil shares his journey from aspiring engineer to becoming a renowned thyroid surgeon, influenced by a life-changing event involving his younger brother. Against the backdrop of the city's iconic Café du Monde and a rigorous CrossFit session, the two explore the complexities of thyroid surgery, discussing why Dr. Kandil often advocates for ablation over traditional thyroidectomies to preserve patients' quality of life. As the conversation u...