I had half of my thyroid removed at Shady Grove in Gaithersburg. I went to a surgeon (in Germantown) who specializes in Thyroid surgery who regularly does them and specializes in it. I dont remember his name though (it was 11 years ago). Surgery went well, no cancer. One overnight in the hospital and released the next day.

My mother had hers at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

I think you're better off finding a surgeon who is skilled/experienced in thyroid surgery and then go with the hospital s/he has privileges at. Most hospitals probably have surgeons on staff who *can* do thyroid surgery, but seriously find someone who specializes in thyroid/parathyroid surgery. Good luck!

I have a close friend who had surgery at Hopkins. Did her research and it was the best option around. I don't know the specific surgeon's name though.

Anonymous wrote:Is there a way to find out and then find a surgeon based on the hospital you want to go to?
A little further out, but I'm asking for a friend who lives in Damascus.

look up hospitals on google maps in your area. then go to the hospital website and look at their surgery section.

Is there a way to find out and then find a surgeon based on the hospital you want to go to?
A little further out, but I'm asking for a friend who lives in Damascus.