Nazanene Helen Esfandiari, MD
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Nazanene H. Esfandiari, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine with an appointment in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes (MEND). Dr. Esfandiari received her medical degree from the University of Bordeaux in France, completed internal medicine residency in France and at UMASS Memorial Health Center in Massachusetts, and then completed fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Michigan. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2003. She was inducted into Clinical Excellence Society at the University of Michigan in 2014. She is the MEND Service Chief, Co-director of Hospital Intensive Insulin Program (HIIP) and Assistant Chief for the Inpatient Endocrine Consult.
Dr. Esfandiari’s practice focuses on thyroid cancer, thyroid disorders, post bariatric care, and diabetes. She is also interested in medical education and is the Co-director of the Endocrine Sequence at the University of Michigan Medical School. In addition, Dr. Esfandiari has served in several national committees at the Endocrine Society and American Thyroid Association (ATA).
Areas of Practice
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Locations
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Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300
Lobby C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions -
Endocrine Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5911Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
- Thyroid cancer especially Medullary Thyroid Cancer, thyroid nodule
- Post-bariatric surgery
- Impact of Allopurinol in type 1 diabetic patients with elevated urine microalbumin
- Hyperglycemia inpatient insulin program (HIIP)
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February 19, 2026 - "Dr Esfandiari is the best. She knows my medical history and takes great care keeping up with my ever-changing symptoms. Love her entire clinic."
February 12, 2026 - "Dr. Esfandiari is the best doctor that I've ever had. She is patient, kind, caring and highly intelligent and informative."
January 29, 2026 - "I love Dr Esfandiari. She is so kind and sweet and am so glad I found her. She takes great care in speaking to me and explaining everything."
January 15, 2026 - "Dr. Esfandiari is very kind and thorough. She exceeds all expectations and provides great follow-up"
December 12, 2025 - "Dr. Esfandiari is always very thorough in the care she provides to me. I feel fortunate to have her as my physician."
November 4, 2025 - "Dr Esfandiari is such a great doctor. She is a good listener. In the past she has 'gone the extra mile' in that she has done extra research into my condition. She understands the medications I am on and is willing to tweak them for a better result. I am grateful for her care, especially since she is the one 'constant' in my medical care since [...]"
October 29, 2025 - "Dr Esfandiari is a wonderful doctor who always keeps me informed and always listens to my concerns."
October 25, 2025 - "Dr. ESFANDIARI is completely professional. She listens intently and explains all of her decisions."
October 24, 2025 - "Dr. Esfandiari cares about her patients and is very passionate about what she does. She took time to answer all of my questions and put me at ease given my heath history."
October 23, 2025 - "I have seen Dr. Esfandiari for about [...] years now. She always takes her time to thoroughly discuss all aspects of my care and to answer any of my questions. It is a great comfort knowing she is on my team."
