Surgical and Non-Surgical Thyroid Procedures
Experts in PRECISE™ Thyroid Ablation Procedures
Auckland Thyroid Centre is the place for all things relating to thyroid. Staffed by a small team of dedicated professionals, we provide a complete care service for thyroid and related issues. We are the only provider of a wide range of surgical and non-surgical thyroid care.
Founded by Dr. Francis Hall, head surgeon and a New Zealand pioneer of non-surgical procedures including Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation and Thyroid Ethanol Ablation. Francis created Auckland Thyroid Centre to give Auckland a place specialising in all forms of thyroid surgery, treatments and care for the thousands of people facing thyroid problems.
Speak with our team about which thyroid options might be best for you.
No Scalpels. No Sutures. No Scars.
Expert treatment of thyroid lumps, treating only the lump and leaving healthy tissue undamaged.
A minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that shrinks thyroid nodules using a targeted probe without surgery, general anaesthetic, or scarring.
Radiofrequency Ablation uses a fine needle electrode, guided by ultrasound, to deliver controlled radiofrequency energy directly into a thyroid nodule. The heat destroys the target tissue while preserving surrounding healthy thyroid function.
Most patients walk out the same day, return to normal activity within 24 to 48 hours, and never require thyroid hormone replacement because the rest of the gland remains untouched.
A straightforward pathway from first consult to same-day treatment.
Review your ultrasound, blood results, and symptoms with Dr. Francis Hall to confirm whether RFA is the right option for you.
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) or Core Needle Biopsy if needed, to confirm the nodule is benign before treatment.
Ultrasound-guided ablation under local anaesthetic. Typically 30 to 60 minutes. You rest briefly, then go home.
Check-ins at 3, 6, and 12 months to measure nodule shrinkage and ensure lasting results.
From first investigation through to advanced ablation, Auckland Thyroid Centre covers the full thyroid pathway.
For benign thyroid nodules, RFA offers dramatically less disruption than a thyroidectomy.
Not every nodule is suitable for RFA. A consult with Dr. Hall will confirm the best path for you.
A complete library of 23 short, clear videos covering everything from how the thyroid works through to surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Watch the featured highlights below or explore the full collection on YouTube.
Covering thyroid conditions, treatments, surgery options, and patient care.
Dr. Hall's personal website has additional patient resources, in-depth articles and information on thyroid health, conditions and treatments. Have a read, then come back here to book your consultation.
Dr. Francis Hall leads Auckland Thyroid Centre with a full range of thyroid procedures and a specialist focus on minimally invasive, non-surgical thyroid treatments.
With deep expertise in ultrasound-guided ablation techniques, Dr. Hall has helped Auckland patients avoid surgery for benign thyroid nodules where surgery isn't necessary.
Auckland Thyroid Centre brings specialist thyroid care together under one roof, from diagnostics and endocrinology through to the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments available in New Zealand.
RFA is performed under local anaesthetic. Most patients describe the experience as a sensation of pressure or warmth rather than pain, and discomfort afterwards is usually mild and manageable with paracetamol.
Most RFA procedures take between 30 and 60 minutes. You'll be observed briefly afterwards and usually head home the same day.
Because RFA only targets the nodule, leaving the rest of the thyroid untouched, most patients do not require lifelong hormone replacement. This is one of the main advantages over surgery.
The treated nodule continues to shrink over 6 to 12 months. Most patients notice symptom relief (pressure, visible lump, swallowing issues) within the first few months.
Some insurers cover RFA under minimally invasive thyroid procedures. Our team can help you understand coverage and provide the paperwork your insurer needs.
RFA is most effective for benign, symptomatic thyroid nodules. A consultation with Dr. Francis Hall will review your ultrasound, bloods, and symptoms to confirm whether you're a good candidate.
Book a consultation with Dr. Francis Hall and find out which option is right for you.