About Dr Farhan Ahmad and Thyroid Centre
Dr. Farhan Ahmad qualified from St Bartholomew’s Medical School in 1998. He was appointed Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in 2009.
Dr. Farhan Ahmad founded Thyroid Centre in 2026 with the aim of providing expert thyroid nodule assessment and patient access to non-surgical, minimal-access, image-guided treatments for benign thyroid nodules.
Dr Ahmad is a specialist in minimal-access thyroid treatments. In 2018 he established one of the first thyroid ablation practices in the UK. His current practice includes thyroid radiofrequency ablation and ethanol ablation. He accepts primary and secondary care referrals for thyroid nodule assessment and has treated patients throughout the UK.
Dr Ahmad is an educator and researcher in minimal access thyroid treatments. He is a member of the University of Reading Applied Health Research Group and undertaking post-graduate studies into the effectiveness and application of minimal-access thyroid treatments. He is the chief investigator for two Health Research Authority-approved studies in to minimal access thyroid treatments, including Thyroid Quality of Life Study and Thyroid Artery Goitre Embolization Trial (TArGET). His work has been supported by grants from the British Society of Interventional Radiologists and Merit Medical Ltd.
Dr Ahmad has been an invited speaker at several meetings including the British Society of Interventional Radiology, British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons and the British Thyroid Foundation. He procters doctors and has advised centres on the safe introduction of minimal-access thyroid treatments.
Locations
Thyroid Centre
Circle Reading Hospital
100 Drake Way
Reading
RG2 0NE
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Thyroid Centre
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Gina is usually the first person you’ll speak to at the Thyroid Centre. With a warm and approachable manner, she helps you feel informed and supported, from your first enquiry through to treatment and follow-up.
Working closely with Dr Farhan Ahmad, Gina coordinates appointments, explains fees and helps with insurance queries. She also advises on referral letters, previous scans and other documents you may need, helping you arrive prepared for your consultation.
Gina brings extensive experience in medical administration, including roles in private healthcare and the NHS, where she also worked as an HR adviser. Her established contacts across hospitals help her coordinate referrals and obtain records smoothly.
To enquire or arrange an appointment, contact Gina on 020 3780 5252.
Healthcare Partners
Mr Sid Nagala
Mr Sid Nagala is an ENT Consultant Head and Neck, Thyroid and Parathyroid surgeon who qualified from St. George’s Hospital Medical School, London in 2003 and was appointed to his consultant post at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in 2019.
He has specialist interests in minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery treatments including transoral scarless surgery. He was one of the surgeons to perform this novel technique in the UK. Together with his other surgical colleague Mr. Matthew Cherko, they work closely with Dr. Farhan Ahmad, Consultant Interventional Radiologist who has a specialist interest in minimally invasive interventions of benign thyroid nodules. The team provides a comprehensive service for patients considering cutting-edge treatment options for thyroid and parathyroid lumps/ disease. Sid’s wider clinical interests include benign head and neck surgery, general adult and paediatric ENT.
Alongside his clinical interests, Sid is the ENT research lead at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the current NIHR ENT lead for the South Central region. He actively engages in national NIHR trials, such as HOT and RABBIT. He collaborates with the University of Reading with research interests including the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare specifically in patients with thyroid nodules and cancer. Sid has previously completed a translational PhD evaluating imaging biomarkers in thyroid tumours at the University of Cambridge.
Dr Theingi Aung
Dr. Aung is a highly qualified endocrinologist with a distinguished career with more than 26 years of clinical experiences. She earned her M.B.B.S. degree in 1999, followed by MRCP in 2005 and FRCP in 2016. In 2018, she completed her MD Res degree from Queen Mary University of London after a three-year research fellowship at the Clinical Trials Service Unit CTSU at Oxford University.
Dr. Aung completed her specialist training in Diabetes and Endocrinology from the Oxford Deanery in 2013. She was appointed Consultant Endocrinologist at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in 2014.
Her clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of endocrine disorders, including:
- Thyroid diseases Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid conditions, including radioiodine therapy for benign thyroid diseases
- Parathyroid diseases Management of parathyroid disorders and calcium disorders
- Adrenal and pituitary diseases Diagnosis and treatment of adrenal and pituitary gland diseases including Addisons disease, hyperpropactinoma, adrenal tumors, Pituitary adenoma and various hormone abnormalites
- Polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS Management of PCOS and its related complications.
- Hormone deficiencies and replacement therapy Diagnosis and treatment of hormone deficiencies and prescription of appropriate hormone replacement therapy
- Diabetes management Comprehensive care for diabetes patients, including diabetes education, insulin therapy, and management of diabetes complications
- Diabetes renal clinic Specialized care for patients with diabetes-related kidney disease
- Bariatric medicine Medical and surgical weight loss management, including pre- and post-bariatric surgery care
Dr. Aung is committed to providing high-quality care to her patients and has been instrumental in leading various initiatives, including the bariatric surgical pathway, MDT clinics, medical weight loss care pathway, Radio-iodine treatment for benign thyroid disorders, and diabetes renal…
Noel Murphy
Diabetes and Lipids
Highly regarded by colleagues, Dr Noel Murphy can be relied upon to combine strong clinical expertise and acumen, with a caring approach. Dr Noel Murphy is a consultant in, Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Lipids at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, where he also serves as the Clinical Governance Lead for Diabetes and Endocrinology since January 2024. His professional ethos centres on service improvement, high-quality patient care, and advancing medical education. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he was appointed Medicine Block Two Lead for Brunel Medical School at Royal Berkshire Hospital and nominated as an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in 2024, and he chairs a Trust-wide working group that focuses on patient safety for people living with diabetes.
Clinical Interests
Dr Murphy possesses clinical expertise across the full spectrum of endocrinology and hormone-related disorders, including conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and gonadal systems including testosterone deficiency. He is highly experienced in managing endocrine disorders in the outpatient and inpatient setting including during pregnancy, ensuring optimal maternal and foetal outcomes. In addition, Dr Murphy has advanced proficiency in all aspects of diabetes care, encompassing type 1 diabetes management, the integration of diabetes technologies, and strategies for preventing diabetes complications. His practice incorporates the latest therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes, with broad experience in the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, which are also employed for weight management. Furthermore, Dr Murphy provides specialist care for lipid/cholesterol management, addressing abnormalities in cholesterol and triglyceride levels to reduce cardiovascular risk.
What previous patients say...
Dr Ahmad was very professional, kind, and reassuring throughout my appointment. He listened carefully to my concerns, explained everything clearly, and made me feel at ease. I felt well supported and confident in the advice and care I received. Thank you for a very positive experience.
Dr Ahmad was very thorough, thoughtful and clear throughout the appointment. I went in there thinking I needed RFA, but after a thorough chat and explanation we decided together that it’s not needed just yet. I appreciate his time and effort making me feel comfortable and that it was my decision.
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