David J. Terris, MD

Provider

David J. Terris, MD

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Otolaryngology
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

David J. Terris, MD

Best Doctor in America - Top Surgeon America's Top Doctors - Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. David J. Terris is a 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 a 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's 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

    Castle Connolly Top Doctor

  • Specialties

    Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

  • Language(s)

    English

Positions

Regents Professor

Regents Professor of Otolaryngology

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Certified

American Board of Otolaryngology - Certified

Education and Training

Medical School: Duke University

Residency: Stanford University

Fellowship: Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery,
Stanford University

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Dr. Terris’s Reviews

April 26, 2023

All good.

April 21, 2023

Dr. Terris was very kind He answered all questions concerning my surgery the staff was kind. He answered all questions, and even gave me extra information that I was not aware of.

April 19, 2023

No bad

March 15, 2023

Enough cant be said about Dr. Terris. He is very thorough and very very very knowledgeable. He has an extremely great reputation amongst his peers. I feel very fortunate to have had him as my surgeon!!!

March 1, 2023

Everyone I encountered on staff was friendly, helpful, accommodating and competent. I would return for future Healthcare here with peace of mind.

February 24, 2023

Very Good explaining everything to me

November 23, 2022

I recommend him all the time to people with thyroid problems.

October 29, 2022

Good

October 26, 2022

Very caring and informative

September 29, 2022

Dr. Terris was awesome!

September 1, 2022

Dr. Terris is a five star physician.

August 30, 2022

Very satisfied such a godo dictir anda a human being

August 5, 2022

Everything was good

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