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Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS

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(Dr. Myat H. Soe, M.D.)

(58 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of Medicine, Mandalay (2007)

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, thyroid problems, and more.

1600 Divisadero Street Room A530
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 885-3868

Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS is an endocrinologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of Medicine, Mandalay in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS is affiliated with Regents of the University of California, UCSF Health, UCSF, UCSF Medical Group and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

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1600 Divisadero Street Room A530
San Francisco, CA 94143

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400 Parnassus Avenue Suite A-550
San Francisco, CA 94143

Address:

1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA

Address:

400 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA

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520 Illinois Street
San Francisco, CA

Some issues Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

hospital care	460
inpatient care	418
outpatient care	42

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	86
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	49
Dementia	30
Cancer	14

hospital care	981
inpatient care	926
outpatient care	55

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	99
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	46
Dementia	39
Cancer	16

doctor visit	7
hospital care	1098
inpatient care	1076
outpatient care	22

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	44
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	132
Less than 65	114

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	42
Dementia	37
Cancer	16

hospital care	369
inpatient care	370

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	49
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	39
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

hospital care	67
inpatient care	68

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	12
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	41
Cancer	0

doctor visit	14

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	173
hospital care	28
inpatient care	29

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

doctor visit	432
hospital care	56
inpatient care	57

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS treated as an endocrinologist in San Francisco, CA were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

doctor visit	158
hospital care	437
inpatient care	420
outpatient care	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	158
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	39
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS From 2015 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	9
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS graduated from University of Medicine, Mandalay in 2007. He completed residency at Prince George's Hospital Center. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Medicine, Mandalay (2007)

Residency: Prince George's Hospital Center (2015)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Regents of the University of California

UCSF Health

UCSF

UCSF Medical Group

Hill Physicians

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Central Health, Chinese Community Health Plan and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Blue Shield

Aetna

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Central Health

Chinese Community Health Plan

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 58 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-25

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Dr. Soe is excellent!! So glad he's my doctor!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Myat Han Soe, MD, MD MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$17 Harvoni $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17

Biography

Dr. Myat Soe specializes in adult endocrinology and hospital medicine (hospitalist). Dr. Soe attended the University of Medicine, Mandalay for medical school and subsequently trained at Prince George's Hospital Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Soe include thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, and adrenal disorders. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Soe appears to be an in-network provider for Blue Shield, Anthem, and Health Net, in addition to other insurance carriers. His professional affiliations include UCSF Medical Group, Hill Physicians, and Regents of the University of California. His practice in San Francisco, CA is open to new patients as reported by Hill Physicians.