Clayman Thyroid Center

02/02/2026

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

01/30/2026

Did you know that not all thyroid nodule growth is cause for concern? It’s true—a change in size doesn’t automatically mean something serious is happening. Factors like hormones, inflammation, or even natural changes over time can influence growth. Understanding these nuances is key to knowing when to simply monitor and when it’s time to take action.

Our team at Clayman Thyroid Center is here for you.

🔗 Learn more at www.thyroidcancer.com

01/30/2026

Interesting Case of the Week with Dr. Rashmi Roy 🧠🩺🌟

This case features a 38-year-old woman who traveled from Illinois for evaluation of a right-sided multi nodular goiter. She was otherwise healthy, with her only symptom being difficulty swallowing dry foods. Her voice and breathing were normal. Evaluation with laryngoscopy confirmed normal vocal cord function, and ultrasound revealed multiple suspicious right-sided thyroid nodules. Biopsies were indeterminate, with an estimated 50% risk of thyroid cancer.

She underwent a planned right thyroid lobectomy with removal of nearby lymph nodes. During every thyroid operation, identifying and protecting the nerve to the voice box—the recurrent laryngeal nerve—is critical. In this case, the nerve was not found in its usual location. On rare occasions (

01/28/2026

Is it just a neck change, or something more? It’s Goiter Awareness Week!

What is a goiter? A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, and early evaluation is key to effective management. At the Clayman Thyroid Center, we encourage you to stay proactive about your thyroid health with our team as well as doing a at home. If you notice swelling or changes in your neck, don't wait—get it checked.

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01/28/2026

Not all thyroid goiters are caused by iodine deficiency or nodules—autoimmune disease is a major contributor. In Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the immune system attacks the thyroid, often causing diffuse enlargement in early stages along with antibody-positive blood tests and characteristic ultrasound findings such as increased vascularity or pseudonodules.

In Graves’ disease, the immune system produces thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins that cause the thyroid to overproduce hormone, leading to hyperthyroidism and gland enlargement. Identifying the exact cause of a goiter is essential, as treatment depends on hormone levels, symptoms, and imaging—not just size alone. 🦋🩺

🔗 Learn more: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/thyroid-goiter

01/26/2026

One Mission. Global Impact. The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery.

In just four years, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery has redefined what’s possible in parathyroid, thyroid, and adrenal care—uniting world-renowned expertise, record-breaking surgical volume, and a singular focus on patient outcomes. The Clayman Thyroid Center is proud to be a part of this mission to expand access and awareness.

Learn more about our specialized approach to endocrine surgery and what’s ahead at endocrinesurgery.org

01/26/2026

This week marks Goiter Awareness Week, a time dedicated to educating patients and families about goiters and overall thyroid health during Thyroid Awareness Month 💙

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, which plays a critical role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, heart rate, and more.

Goiters can develop for many reasons—including iodine deficiency, thyroid nodules, inflammation, or underlying thyroid disease—and may cause visible neck swelling, pressure, difficulty swallowing, or voice changes, though some cause no symptoms at all.

Awareness and early evaluation by thyroid experts can make a meaningful difference in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term health outcomes🩺✨

Learn more about goiters, symptoms, causes, and treatment options here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/thyroid-goiter

01/23/2026

Interesting Case of the Week: Medical Tourism with Dr. Nate Walsh 🌍🩺✈️,

This week’s case features a 38-year-old woman who traveled more than 1,000 miles for a second opinion on right-sided papillary thyroid cancer. A neck lump led to an ultrasound and biopsy confirming thyroid cancer, and she was initially told her entire thyroid needed to be removed—meaning lifelong medication and higher surgical risk.

She sought expert evaluation at the Clayman Thyroid Center, where a detailed ultrasound showed a 2 cm tumor confined to the right thyroid and normal lymph nodes elsewhere in the neck. This meant her cancer could likely be treated with a right thyroidectomy rather than total thyroid removal.

She underwent a right thyroidectomy with removal of nearby lymph nodes. Intraoperative pathology confirmed no cancer in the lymph nodes, allowing her to keep the healthy left half of her thyroid. She had no changes in voice, swallowing, or calcium levels and is recovering beautifully ✅✨.

As more patients travel for specialized care, this case highlights the importance of expertise. Without evaluation at a high-volume thyroid center, she would have undergone more surgery than necessary. Distance should never be the deciding factor in your thyroid care.

Become our patient here: www.thyroidcancer.com/become-a-patient

01/21/2026

🦋 Thyroid Nodules: What They Are & Why Awareness Matters

Thyroid nodules are extremely common, and the majority—more than 85%—are benign. Many people never feel them at all, as nodules are often discovered during a routine neck exam or incidentally on imaging done for another reason.

When symptoms do occur, they may include a noticeable lump in the neck, a feeling of pressure, or difficulty swallowing. In rare cases, a thyroid nodule can produce excess thyroid hormone, which is why blood work is an important part of every evaluation. While a small percentage of thyroid nodules are cancerous, symptoms alone cannot determine whether a nodule is benign or malignant.

The reassuring news is that most thyroid cancers grow very slowly, and in nearly all cases, there is time for careful evaluation, education, and thoughtful decision-making. Awareness and accurate information help patients stay calm, informed, and confident about next steps. 💙

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring message of compassion, equality, and service.

We remain committed to providing patient-centered care rooted in respect, dignity, and access to expert treatment for all.

01/19/2026

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

01/16/2026

Interesting Case of the Month: Robotic Thyroid Cancer Surgery in a Teen Patient

Dr. Alkhalili, lead surgeon of the robotic surgery program at the Clayman Thyroid Center, recently treated a 16-year-old patient whose thyroid cancer was discovered during a routine physical exam. Imaging and biopsy confirmed cancer in the thyroid, and while an initial lymph node biopsy was negative, imaging findings raised concern for possible spread.

During surgery, Dr. Alkhalili used advanced robotic techniques along with intraoperative lymph node mapping and real-time pathology. This allowed him to identify cancer within a lymph node and perform a complete neck dissection—entirely through a robotic approach. All cancer was successfully removed, and the patient is now cancer-free.

Equally important, this approach avoided a traditional neck incision. Instead of a visible scar across the neck, the patient was left with only a small, hidden incision in the armpit, offering a superior cosmetic outcome at a critical stage in her life.

This case underscores the importance of surgical expertise, thoughtful intraoperative decision-making, and advanced technology in delivering exceptional thyroid cancer care.

▶️ Watch the full case video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWa6-bNfYck

In this Interesting Robotic Case of the Month, Dr. Eyas Alkhalili, lead surgeon of the Robotic Surgery Program at the Clayman Thyroid Center, shares a remark...