Dr. Heather SaranD.O.

Dr. Saran treats a wide range of endocrine conditions. These include thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto's disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. She also manages diabetes, PCOS, perimenopause and menopause, osteoporosis, low testosterone, adrenal insufficiency, pituitary disorders, and hypoparathyroidism. Metabolic concerns like insulin resistance, obesity, and fatty liver are also within her clinical scope.

Yes. Dr. Saran holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic and her Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism fellowship at The Ohio State University.

O. from Midwestern University's Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic and her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Saran combines evidence-based endocrinology with a functional medicine perspective. She focuses on identifying root causes rather than managing symptoms in isolation. Her plans incorporate education, lifestyle modifications, and close collaboration with each patient. She treats each patient as an individual with unique health goals.

Yes. Dr. Saran works with continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, insulin patches, and inhaled insulin. She reviews CGM data for all members at no additional cost. This allows her to tailor diabetes management plans with precision.

Yes. Dr. Saran performs thyroid ultrasounds and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsies directly in her Scottsdale office. Thyroid ultrasound costs $195 and FNA biopsy costs $250. Elite members receive one neck ultrasound per 12-month period when medically indicated.

Phoenix Magazine named Dr. Saran a 2024 Top Doctor. AZ Big Media included her among the 100 Best Doctors in Arizona for 2025. The Arizona Medical Association also featured her in a Member Spotlight.

Yes. Dr. Saran offers video and phone appointments for patients throughout Arizona. Patients must be physically located in Arizona at the time of their virtual visit due to medical licensing requirements.

Dr. Saran sees adults with a wide range of endocrine conditions, from straightforward thyroid management to complex metabolic and hormonal concerns. She works especially well with patients who want a thorough, proactive physician who looks beyond lab numbers. Patients managing multiple conditions or seeking a root-cause approach to hormonal health find her practice particularly well suited to their needs.