About David J. Terris, MD

Best Doctor in America - Top Surgeon America's Top Doctors - Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Dr. David J. Terris is Professor and Surgical Director of the Augusta University Thyroid Center in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Augusta University. Dr. Terris joined the faculty at Augusta University in September 2002 as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He served as chairman for 12 years before stepping down to focus on his clinical practice. Dr. Terris earned his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from Duke University. He completed residency in Otolaryngology and a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Terris treats all disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid including hyperparathyroidism (primary and renal), goiters, cancer of the thyroid/parathyroid, Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism. Specializing in surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid, Dr. Terris is a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted neck surgery.

• Clinical Interests

  Minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery
  Robotic facelift thyroidectomy
  Endoscopic neck surgery

• Research Interests

  Clinical outcomes in thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Other Info

  Dr. Terris treats disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid including goiters, cancer of the thyroid/ parathyroid, Graves disease, and hyperthyroidism. Specializing in surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid, Dr. Terris is a pioneer in minimally invasive a

• Specialties

  Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

  Otolaryngology

  Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

• Language(s)

  English