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Thyroid Cancer Specialists

232 verified specialists treating thyroid cancer from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Robert Haddad

Robert Haddad, MD

Chief, Division of Head and Neck Oncology; McGraw Chair in Head and Neck Oncology; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Head & Neck OncologyMedical Oncology
Adrian Dobs

Adrian Dobs, M.D.

Professor of Medicine and Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Endocrinology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Reproductive Endocrinology & InfertilityThyroid Disorders
Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross, MD

Endocrinology

Boston, MA30+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Ellen Seely

Ellen Seely, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, Clinical Research, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Endocrinology

Boston, MA30+ years
Adrenal DisordersThyroid DisordersBone & Mineral Metabolism
Chienying Liu

Chienying Liu, MD

Clinical Professor

Endocrinology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Anthony Heaney

Anthony Heaney, M.D.

Professor of Medicine (Burnett Family Endowed Chair in Neuroendocrinology), David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Endocrinology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Neuroendocrinology & PituitaryThyroid Disorders
Kathryn Dahir

Kathryn Dahir, MD

Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University; Director, Program for Metabolic Bone Disorders

Endocrinology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Ellen Marqusee

Ellen Marqusee, MD

Medical Director, Endocrine Tumors Clinic; Co-Director, Endocrine Cancer Treatment Center; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Endocrinology

Boston, MA30+ years
Thyroid DisordersNeuroendocrinology & Pituitary
Elizabeth McAninch

Elizabeth McAninch, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Endocrinology, Gerontology, & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Stanford, CA15+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Renata Ferrarotto

Renata Ferrarotto, MD

Professor and Director of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical Research, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Willa Hsueh

Willa Hsueh, MD

Professor of Internal Medicine and Director, Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center

Endocrinology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Thyroid DisordersAdrenal DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism
Giuseppe Barbesino

Giuseppe Barbesino, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Endocrinology

Boston, MA30+ years
Thyroid DisordersAdrenal Disorders
Ole-Petter Hamnvik

Ole-Petter Hamnvik, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Kathleen Dungan

Kathleen Dungan, MD

Professor of Medicine

Endocrinology

Dublin, OH20+ years
Thyroid DisordersBone & Mineral MetabolismDiabetes & Metabolism
Gilbert Daniels

Gilbert Daniels, MD

Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Co-Director, Thyroid Associates; Medical Director, Endocrine Tumor Center; Co-Director, Endocrine Tumor Genetics Program

Endocrinology

Boston, MA30+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Terry Davies

Terry Davies, MD, FRCP

Florence and Theodore Baumritter Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Diseases, Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Endocrinology

New York, NY30+ years
Thyroid Disorders
David Levenson

David Levenson, M.D.

Endocrinology

Delray Beach, FL30+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Alexander Colevas

Alexander Colevas, MD

Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and, by courtesy, of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) and of Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy)

Oncology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Natalie Cusano

Natalie Cusano, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Endocrinology

New York, NY20+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Lynn Burmeister

Lynn Burmeister, M.D.

Professor, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism

Endocrinology

Minneapolis, MN
Thyroid Disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of thyroid cancer specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Thyroid Cancer as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a thyroid cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for thyroid cancer depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these thyroid cancer specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Thyroid Cancer?
Thyroid Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches thyroid cancer care.