Nazanene H Esfandiari, MD

Nazanene Esfandiari
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Service Chief
MEND
Associate Chief
Inpatient Operations
Co-Director Hospital Intensive Insulin Program
Co-Director
M1 Endocrine Sequence
Scientific Trunk
Medical School
Available to mentor
Nazanene H Esfandiari, MD
Nazanene Esfandiari
Clinical Professor
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  • About

    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).

    Qualifications

    • MD
      University of Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
      1986 - 1995
    • BA
      University of Bordeaux III, Bordeaux, France
      1985 - 1986

    Center Memberships

    • Center Member
      Caswell Diabetes Institute

    Recent Publications

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    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Practice patterns in Telemedicine-Based Thyroid Care: A Population-Based survey of Endocrinologists
      Chen DW, Esfandiari NH, Haymart MR. 2026 Nov 5;
    • Presentation
      2025 Thyroid Cancer Guidelines: what is new?
      2026 May 19;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      A Case-Based Learning Intervention Improves Physician Competence and Confidence in Managing Hospitalized Patients with Automated Insulin Delivery Systems
      Frontera E, Bodnar T, Esfandiari N, Iyengar J. 2026 Jun 13;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Unraveling Hypercalcemia in Metastatic Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Dual Pathogenic Mechanisms Beyond Elevated Parathyroid Hormone
      Mathew A, Kinger K, Esfandiari N, Reinert R, Saberi, MD S. 2026 Jun 14;
    • Presentation
      Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop
      2026 May 19;
    • Journal Article
      Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment Protocol With Increased Dextrose Supplementation to Prevent Hypoglycemia.
      Clark AT, Sell J, Ang L, Esfandiari NH, Cranford JA, Haas NL. Acad Emerg Med, 2026 Apr; 33 (4): e70278 DOI:10.1111/acem.70278
      PMID: 41896513
    • Presentation
      Exploring the Newest Therapeutic Options in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
      Esfandiari N. 2026 Feb 9;
    • Journal Article
      Refractory Hypocalcemia from Combined Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia Type 2 And Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism.
      Esfandiari N. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2026 May 19;