Three good reasons why you should come to see Dr. Guttler at the Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center or obtain a Virtual Second Opinion from Dr. Guttler:

1. Dr. Guttler actively participates in medical research with the U.S.C. Thyroid Research Group headed by Dr. John T. Nicoloff, Carol Spencer, Peter Singer and Jonathan LoPresti.
2. Dr. Guttler has 30 years experience in performing thyroid procedures, including needle biopsy, thyroid scans and ultrasounds.
3. Dr. Guttler will perform all the studies on you personally, as he is involved in every aspect of your care during your visit to Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center.

The Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center receives patients and virtual second opinion requests from all over the world. It has received patients from Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America as far away as Brazil, and the Middle East, from Dhubai to Saudi Arabia. All the services available to patients in the United States are available to the rest of the world with a concentrated, short visit to the Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center. All the testing equipment, blood testing, lab and biopsy are available under one roof for a rapid, one-day complete evaluation so that you can either return to your home country or go on tour or vacation in the United States.

Travel Information

The Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center is in the Los Angeles area in the small beach city of Santa Monica. It is approximately ten miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX is the main airport you would fly into from anywhere in the world except for local traveling from cities such as San Francisco, in which case there are multiple smaller hub airports such as Burbank and Long Beach that can be your entry into Los Angeles, but most international travelers or national travelers will be coming through LAX. Los Angeles International Airport is approximately a $15-20 cab fare to the Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center.

Accommodations

Once you have decided to visit the Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center for a one-two day complete evaluation, we can assist you with local accommodations. We are glad to make short- or long-term lodging reservation in the Santa Monica area suited to your needs. We can obtain reduced rates at some of the local hotels. To make lodging arrangements, please call us if you have any questions or visit our website area, where we list rental cars, hotels, and airplane reservation websites.

Guest Services

Once you have decided to visit the Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center, we will assist you with travel and lodging arrangements related to your visit. If you are traveling from a foreign country, away from family and friends, this can be stressful. We can help make your stay more relaxing and enjoyable. We can make restaurant reservations, help you with plane tickets, local entertainment and sports venues, a list of websites for Santa Monica and Los Angeles, local museums, theme parks (Disneyland), etc.











Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center
Dr. Richard B. Guttler, Director
1328 16th Street • Santa Monica CA 90404
Phone: (310) 393 8860 • Fax: (310) 395 8147
Outside California: (800) 408 4909
E-Mail: Dr.Guttler@thyroid.com

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This page last updated on: 04/15/2003