Clayman Thyroid Center

12/22/2025

Patients with thyroid disease and thyroid cancer travel from around the globe to have thyroid surgery with the Clayman Thyroid Center team at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida. Our surgeons perform thyroid surgery exclusively and are the highest volume thyroid surgeons in the country, performing about 2,000 thyroid surgeries per year.

Learn more and become our patient here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/surgery

12/19/2025

Interesting Case of the Week: Thyroid Screening Detects a Rare Cancer Variant

This patient participated in a complimentary thyroid ultrasound screening offered throughout the Tampa community and had no symptoms or known thyroid issues. A thyroid nodule was identified during screening, and further evaluation with biopsy confirmed thyroid cancer.

During surgery, cancer was found to have spread to nearby lymph nodes. Dr. Roy removed part of the thyroid gland along with the affected lymph nodes, and the patient is now cured. Final pathology revealed a rare, aggressive variant of thyroid cancer that could have progressed much further without early detection—highlighting the lifesaving impact of screening 🦋🩺

Watch the full video and patient Q&A here: https://youtu.be/d-HjTeelXos
To become a patient: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/surgery
Learn about the thyroid screening: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/screening

We're back for another interesting case with our Goiter Guru, Dr. Rashmi Roy!Today's case is a very special one! This patient was a participant in my thyroid...

12/17/2025

Did You Know? 🩺✨

Thyroid cancer surgery often involves more than removing the thyroid gland—it frequently requires careful removal of lymph nodes where cancer may have spread.

At the Clayman Thyroid Center, our expert surgeons perform central compartment and modified radical (anterolateral) neck dissections with precision, preserving all major nerves, blood vessels, and parathyroid glands. These advanced techniques help maximize cure rates, minimize complications, and ensure patients recover safely with minimal impact on function or appearance.

Learn more about how we approach thyroid cancer surgery here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/thyroid-cancer-surgery/cancer-lymph-nodes

12/15/2025

From all of us at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, we wish you a bright and meaningful Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, joy, and good health to you and your family. 🕎✨

12/12/2025

We’re back with another fascinating case with your very own GoiterGuru, Dr. Rashmi Roy!

Today’s patient is a man with an extremely large goiter occupying nearly his entire neck—from just beneath his chin all the way down to his shoulders. He had seen multiple surgeons, many of whom frightened him with complicated plans, including one who suggested removing his thyroid in pieces over multiple surgeries. After finding us on YouTube, he finally felt confident enough to move forward with the right team.

Watch the full video to learn more about his case, see a review of his imaging, and watch real footage from the operating room: https://youtu.be/NGFZoYfSzO8

If you have a thyroid goiter or any thyroid condition requiring surgery, contact us for an expert evaluation here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/surgery

We're back for another interesting case with your very own Goiter Guru, Dr. Rashmi Roy!Today's patient is a man with a huge goiter in his neck. His thyroid w...

12/10/2025

Did You Know?

More than 50 different RET gene mutations can shape how hereditary medullary thyroid cancer develops, and which other endocrine tumors may appear🔬

Conditions like MEN2A, MEN2B, and Familial Medullary Thyroid Cancer each follow distinct, predictable patterns—so identifying your exact RET mutation becomes one of the most powerful tools for understanding your risks.

At the Clayman Thyroid Center, this genetic insight helps our expert team guide personalized care for medullary thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, hyperparathyroidism, and more. 💙✨

Learn more about hereditary endocrine diseases here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/thyroid-cancer/medullary/genetics

12/09/2025

This is the reason why we do what we do 💙

A former patient shared this message with Dr. Clayman: "25 years ago, I came to you with no hope. You looked me in the eyes and said, 'I've got you'. Those are the best words I have ever heard. Just wanted to thank you and show you a picture of my family, which would not have been possible without you. I am forever grateful to you."

Stories like this are everything and remind us why exceptional thyroid cancer care matters. Thank you, Chris, for sharing your journey with us.

12/05/2025

Live Q&A with Dr. Roy

12/05/2025

Interesting Case of the Week: Massive One-Sided Thyroid Goiter Found Incidentally

Today’s patient is a 49-year-old man from South Carolina whose massive, one-sided thyroid goiter was found completely by accident. He had no symptoms at all—the goiter was discovered incidentally on a CT scan done for an unrelated reason.

Watch the full video to learn the fascinating details of his case, see footage of Dr. Roy removing the goiter in the operating room, review his pre-operative imaging, and hear how he’s doing now: https://youtu.be/n8OJ99PBnqM

If you have a thyroid goiter, contact us for an expert evaluation at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/surgery

We're back for another edition of Royters Goiters with your very own Goiter Guru, Dr. Rashmi Roy!Today's patient is a 49-year-old man from South Carolina. Hi...

12/03/2025

Did You Know 🤔🩺

Diagnosing Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is more than just a simple blood test — it’s a multi-step process that looks at your thyroid health from every angle. Your doctor will start with a complete medical history, asking about your symptoms, risk factors, and family history of thyroid or autoimmune conditions. A physical exam will follow, checking the size and firmness of your thyroid, any enlarged lymph nodes, and even your voice box, because subtle vocal cord changes can occur without you noticing.

Blood tests for TSH, T3, T4, thyroglobulin, and thyroid antibodies are essential to confirm the diagnosis, and your doctor may also order an ultrasound or fine needle biopsy to get a closer look. This thorough approach not only confirms Hashimoto’s thyroiditis but also helps rule out other conditions like thyroid cancer. Early and accurate diagnosis allows for better management of symptoms and protects your long-term thyroid health.

Learn more here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/hashimotos-thyroiditis