{"id":269947,"date":"2025-02-27T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-dr-laureano-giraldez-making-thyroid-rfa-more-accessible-in-puerto-rico\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T18:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T22:00:02","slug":"el-dr-laureano-giraldez-hace-que-la-arf-tiroidea-sea-mas-accesible-en-puerto-rico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/el-dr-laureano-giraldez-hace-que-la-arf-tiroidea-sea-mas-accesible-en-puerto-rico\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Laureano Gir\u00e1ldez Making Thyroid RFA More Accessible in Puerto Rico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">GUAYNABO, <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 27, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;<b> Dr. Laureano Gir\u00e1ldez has been performing <\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4371084-1&amp;h=3509230352&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvoicecenterpr.com%2Ftreatments%2Fthyroid%2Frfa%2F&amp;a=Thyroid+Radiofrequency+Ablation+(RFA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)<\/a><\/b><b> since 2022<\/b>, offering patients a <b>minimally invasive, non-surgical solution<\/b> for benign thyroid nodules at <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4371084-1&amp;h=3473223962&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvoicecenterpr.com%2F&amp;a=The+Voice+%26+Swallowing+Center+of+Puerto+Rico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Voice &amp; Swallowing Center of <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span><\/a><\/b>. This advanced procedure effectively shrinks nodules while preserving normal thyroid function, providing a safe alternative to surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Thyroid RFA is a <b>scar-free treatment<\/b> that helps reduce symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, discomfort, and cosmetic concerns. Clinical studies show that <b>patients can experience up to an 80% reduction in nodule size<\/b> within a year, all without the risks of thyroid surgery or the need for lifelong hormone therapy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Since introducing RFA in 2022, I&#8217;ve seen firsthand how it helps patients avoid surgery while effectively treating their thyroid nodules,&#8221; says <b>Dr. Gir\u00e1ldez<\/b>, a leader in advanced ENT procedures. &#8220;This treatment provides excellent results with minimal downtime, and I&#8217;m proud to offer it as a safe and proven option.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4371084-1&amp;h=2268527353&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Frfaforlife.com%2Fcpt-codes-for-thyroid-nodule-radiofrequency-ablation%2F&amp;a=insurance+coverage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">insurance coverage<\/a><\/b><b> is now available for Thyroid RFA<\/b>, making this treatment more accessible to patients. Coverage varies based on individual insurance plans, and patients are encouraged to check with their provider regarding eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>in-office procedure<\/b> is performed under local anesthesia, typically lasting <b>30\u201360 minutes<\/b>, depending on the size of the nodule. Patients remain under observation for an additional <b>60\u2013120 minutes<\/b> before discharge. Dr. Gir\u00e1ldez uses <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4371084-1&amp;h=2085603950&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstarmed-america.com%2Fviva-combo-rf-system%2F&amp;a=STARmed%27s+industry-leading+RF+technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">STARmed&#8217;s industry-leading RF technology<\/a><\/b> to ensure the highest standard of care with the most clinically proven system. STARmed RF System is the only RF technology featured in <b>over 80% of all thyroid RFA clinical studies,<\/b> demonstrating its <b>unmatched safety and efficacy<\/b> in treating benign thyroid nodules.<\/p>\n<p>As more people seek <b>non-surgical thyroid treatments<\/b>, RFA is becoming a <b>preferred option<\/b> among physicians and patients.<\/p>\n<p><b>Schedule a Consultation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to book an appointment, visit <b> <u> <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4371084-1&amp;h=3473223962&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvoicecenterpr.com%2F&amp;a=The+Voice+%26+Swallowing+Center+of+Puerto+Rico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Voice &amp; Swallowing Center of <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span><\/a> <\/u> <\/b> \u00a0or call <b>(787) 426-2554<\/b> . The clinic is located at <b>Galeria San Patricio, Suite 211, Guaynabo, P.R. 00968<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About The Voice &amp; Swallowing Center of <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2014 by Dr. Laureano Gir\u00e1ldez Rodr\u00edguez, MD FACS, The Voice and Swallowing Center of <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> is dedicated to providing the most advanced voice care, serving patients from <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>, and Central America.\u00a0Dr. Gir\u00e1ldez integrates <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4371084-1&amp;h=325632551&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstarmed-america.com%2F&amp;a=STARmed%27s+RF+technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">STARmed&#8217;s RF technology<\/a><\/b>\u00a0to deliver cutting-edge solutions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  The Voice &amp; Swallowing Center of <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>; STARmed America Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">GUAYNABO, <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 27, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;<b> Dr. Laureano Gir\u00e1ldez has been performing <\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4371084-1&amp;h=3509230352&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvoicecenterpr.com%2Ftreatments%2Fthyroid%2Frfa%2F&amp;a=Thyroid+Radiofrequency+Ablation+(RFA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)<\/a><\/b><b> since 2022<\/b>, offering patients&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-269947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-salud"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=269947"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269947\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":269962,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269947\/revisions\/269962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=269947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=269947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=269947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}