To make an appointment at the Thyroid Center of San Francisco, please call (415) 362-5443

 

Welcome to The Thyroid Center

The diagnosis and treatment of a thyroid nodule is a complex process that requires a diverse team of specialists. Bringing together surgeons, endocrinologists, pathologists, and radiologists, and offering advanced in-house technology, our team will evaluate, diagnose, and treat your thyroid nodule in one central location. Our monthly tumor board of experts will review your complex case and deliver a unified diagnosis and recommended course of action. Not only does this minimize unnecessary confusion and stress for the patient, but saves crucial time for patients with serious conditions.

Our Address/Location

2100 Webster Street, Suite 202
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel. (415) 362-5443
FAX: (415) 684-7777
Office Hours: Mondays Only
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Scheduling Your Appointment

  1. If you have identified that you have a thyroid nodule, you or your doctor can call, fax, or send an email through our online appointment request. Please note: The Thyroid Center of San Francisco currently only operates the first Tuesday and third Monday of each month.
  2. Have your referring doctor fax all relevant medical records to us.
  3. Review the Thyroid Center forms and consent forms online.
  4. A week prior to your appointment, you will receive a call from the clinic coordinator to review your chart and collect the information on the Thyroid Center form. The coordinator will also confirm the exact time of your appointment. Depending on the information you supply, you may have the option of getting bloodwork and labs done prior to the appointment.

Thyroid Center Patient Forms & Instructions

Discharge Thyroidectomy
Thyroid Patient Information Form
Thyroid Patient Consent

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The Thyroid Center Team

Head & Neck Surgery

Jacob Johnson, MD

Dr. Jacob Johnson is a partner at San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group, specializing in pediatric, sinus, ear, and thyroid patients. Dr. Johnson has been the Medical Director of InSound Medical Corporation since 2005 and is president of Union Square Hearing. He conducts head and neck resident surgical training at San Francisco General Hospital, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California San Francisco, and has been a member of the CPMC medical faculty for nearly 10 years. He is also the president-elect of the UCSF Association of Clinical Faculty.

Dr. Johnson received a B.A. from Trinity University and a medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of California San Francisco.

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Andrea Yeung, MD

Dr. Andrea Yeung is a partner with the San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco and a sponsor of Longitudinal Clinical Experience for 3rd year medical students.

Dr. Yeung received a B.S. from University of California Riverside and a medical degree from the University of California Davis. Dr. Yeung was an intern in the Department of General Surgery at University of California San Francisco and resident in the Department of Otolaryngology, also at UCSF.

 

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Pathology

Ian Jaffee, MD

Dr. Ian Jaffee is an attending pathologist and Director of Cytopathology at California Pacific Medical Center. He is also the Medical Director of the Sutter Health Share Lab.

Dr. Jaffee received a B.A. from Emory University and a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School. He completed his residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Baylor College of Medicine, becoming chief resident. Dr. Jaffee has also served as a Cytopatholoy fellow at the University of California, San Francisco.

He is currently a member of the College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Endocrinology

Karen Earle, MD

Dr. Karen Earle holds several positions at California Pacific Medical Center, including Medical Director of the Endocrine Division, Division Chief in the Section of Endocrinology, and Medical Director for the Center for Diabetes Services. She is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Endocrinology at University of California San Francisco.

Dr. Earle was also an Intern, Resident, Clinical Fellow, and Clinical Instructor in Endocrinology at UCSF. Prior to this, Dr. Earle received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a medical degree from Yale University.

Diana Antoniucci, MD

Dr. Diana Antoniucci is an endocrinologist at California Pacific Medical Center and serves in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Antoniucci also serves as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.

Dr. Antoniucci received a B.A. from University of California Berkeley and a medical degree from Mayo Medical School. She completed her Internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and became a fellow in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at UCSF. Dr. Antoniucci also received a Master of Advanced Study in Clinical Research from UCSF.

She currently belongs to The Endocrine Society and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.

Melissa Weinberg, MD

Dr. Melissa Weinberg is an endocrinologist in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis at California Pacific Medical Center, a member of the Physicians Foundation at CPMC, and Medical Director of Inpatient Diabetes. Dr. Weinberg also serves as an Assistant Clinic Professor at University of California Francisco.

Dr. Weinberg received an A.B. from Harvard College and a medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her medical internship and residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and went on to become a fellow at UCSF, participating in the Training in Clinical Research program.

Kjersti Kirkeby, MD

Dr. Kjersti Kirkeby is an endocrinologist at California Pacific Medical Center and serves in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis. After obtaining a medical degree from the University of Bergen in Norway, Dr. Kirkeby completed her residency in the Department of Internal Medicine at California Pacific Medical Center, where she was also chosen to serve as chief resident. Dr. Kirkeby recently completed an Endocrinology fellowship at Stanford University and currently holds an appointment as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Instructor at Stanford.

Nuclear Medicine

Stephen Bunker, MD

Stephen Bunker, MD is a full time physician, the Medical Director at Fusion Diagnostic Group and Chief of the Division of Nuclear Medicine at CPMC. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University, and performed his internship, residency and fellowship at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Bunker is certified as a Diplomate with the American Board of Diagnostic Radiology and American Board of Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Bunker has a strong interest in physics and radiobiology, is highly published, and a frequent presenter at conferences.

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Location & Directions

The Thyroid Center of San Francisco is located at 2100 Webster on the California Pacific Medical Campus
Please contact our receptionist to make an appointment or get directions.

  • To make an appointment at the Thyroid Center of San Francisco, please call (415) 362-2615

Public Transportation

Muni

The 2100 Webster building is accessible on the #1, #3, and #22 bus lines.

BART

Take BART to the Embarcadero Bart Station. Exit the station toward the escalators marked Drumm. Take the escalators to street level. The closest bus stop will be in front of the Hyatt Hotel/Sacramento Street. Take the #1 California bus. Get off at the corner of Sacramento and Webster. Our office is located in the Pacific Professional Building. The entrance to the building is on Webster and Clay.

Driving Directions

FROM THE SOUTH

Using HWY 101 North:

  • Take/merge onto US-101 North.
  • Exit US-101 North/Golden Gate Bridge via exit-on the left.
  • Take the Octavia Blvd/Fell St exit.
  • Go straight on off ramp towards ‘dead end’.
  • Turn left on Fell St.
  • Turn right onto Webster Street.
  • 2100 Webster will be on your right.

Using HWY 280 North:

Take the 19th Avenue exit and continue on through Golden Gate Park.
19th Avenue changes into Park Presidio Blvd. As it goes through Golden Gate Park, follow the Park Presidio to California Street and turn right directly onto California Street. Turn left onto Webster Street and proceed one block crossing over Sacramento Street. The entrance to our parking garage is on your right.

FROM THE NORTH

Using HWY 101 South (Golden Gate Bridge): Come across the Golden Gate Bridge and take the Lombard Street exit.

Follow Lombard Street to Webster Street.

Turn right onto Webster and go up the steep hill. We are 4 blocks pass the crest of the hill (Broadway) at the corner of Clay Street. The entrance to our parking garage is just a little past Clay Street on the left side of our building.

Using I-80 West (Bay Bridge):

  • Merge onto I-80 West towards San Francisco.
  • Exit Golden Gate Bridge/US-101 North.
  • Take the Octavia Blvd/Fell St exit.
  • Go straight on off ramp towards ‘dead end’.
  • Left onto Fell St
  • Right onto Webster St.
  • 2100 Webster will be on your right.

Parking

Self-paid parking is available in the Pacific Professional Building garage which is entered on Webster St. between Clay St. and Sacramento St. If the garage is full, there is a second garage across the street that can be accessed on Clay St. Metered street parking is also available in the neighborhood.

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