Surgeon specializing in nodule/tumor removal from Thyroid?
My father needs to have a mass removed from his thyroid. The biopsy was inconclusive about whether it was cancerous but subsequent tests suggests it's not that likely it is malignant. Still everyone agrees it is large and needs to come out. Do you know anyone who had a similar thyroid operation? Do you have a recommendation for an amazing surgeon specialized in this? We can go anywhere in the Bay Area.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Feb 28, 2017
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I just (1 month ago) had my thyroid removed due to Papillary Thyroid Cancer. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Giovanni Begossi. He's in Oakland near Summit, but he did my surgery at Alta Bates (I think he does surgeries at both locations.) He is the thyroid guy for this area. He removes about 5/month; additionally he removes parathyroids as well. I had no complications. I adore him as surgeon. Please call him. (510) 465-5523. Good luck to your father!
Dr. Duh at UCSF removed my thyroid (non-cancerous, but quite enlarged) about 10 months ago. He is excellent. I had some some complications due to existing scar tissue from a previous surgery, so it was very important that I have an experienced surgeon.