The 20 Best Follicular Thyroid Cancer Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Follicular Thyroid Cancer Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Follicular Thyroid Cancer Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 511 doctor with experience in Follicular Thyroid Cancer near Illinois, US. Of these, 381 are Experienced, 110 are Advanced and 20 are Distinguished.

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    Mohammed H. Kazi
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Advocate Medical Group Endocrinology

    11600 S Kedzie Ave Ste, Ste D, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Kazi is an Endocrinologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Kazi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Falguni Vasa
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    1020 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 100, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe patient education, compassion, and empathy are essential for a successful treatment plan. Patients should be active participants in their health care, working with the health care team to optimize their health. Dr. Vasa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

    Steven C. Schaefer
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schaefer is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.

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    Corlyne S. Mulder
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Advocate Medical Group ENT Otolaryngology

    1221 N Highland Ave 1st Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corlyne Mulder is an Otolaryngologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Mulder has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tonsil Stones.

    Courtney C. Coke
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Advocate Radiation Oncology

    1425 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Coke is a Radiation Oncologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Coke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

    Erik A. Swenson
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Swenson is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Cord M. Sturgeon
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cord Sturgeon is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sturgeon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Jochen H. Lorch
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jochen Lorch is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lorch has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Thyroidectomy.

    Joseph J. Donzelli
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    1247 Rickert Drive, Suite 200, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Since I started practicing in 1998, I have maintained that the patient-physician relationship should be viewed as a team or partnership. I believe my role on your care team is as an educator and director, and I am privileged to participate on your team. As a patient, you want to receive information on your medical condition and your options for treatment. I feel strongly that you should be involved in the decision-making process. Utilizing open communication, compassion and knowledge, I strive to provide you with the all the information you need to feel confident with your treatment plan. The trust you place in me fuels my passion to deliver the best possible clinical outcomes and help you reach your health care goals. Thank you for choosing me to participate as a member of your care team!. Dr. Donzelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Sinusitis, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

    Maan M. Barhoum
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Advanced Diabetes And Endocrine Center

    755 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maan Barhoum is an Endocrinologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Barhoum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Hypercalcemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

    William C. Bayer
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    233 S Gary Ave, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Bayer is an Endocrinologist in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Dr. Bayer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

    Kristina Todorova
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 140, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Todorova-Koteva, MD, an endocrinologist at Endeavor Health, provides personalized care for a broad range of hormonal and metabolic conditions. She focuses on patient education and informed decision-making, helping individuals understand their diagnosis and choose the best path forward. Dr. Todorova-Koteva believes that empowered patients are better equipped to improve their health and sustain long-term outcomes. Dr. Todorova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Triple A Syndrome, and Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Sarne is an Endocrinologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sarne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Northwestern Medicine Bone Health & Osteoporosis Program

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 14-100, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kopp is an Endocrinologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kopp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Pendred Syndrome, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 250, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kim is an Endocrinologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Cohen is an Endocrinologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norma Lopez is an Endocrinologist in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lopez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Associates In Endocrinology, Inc

    2400 Big Timber Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amer Rahman is an Endocrinologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Rahman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Suburban Endocrinology And Diabetes, LLP

    2101 S Arlington Heights Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel So is an Endocrinologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. So is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Bannockburn Medical Office Endocrinology And Diabetes

    2151 Waukegan Rd Ste 140, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Chowdhury is an Endocrinologist in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Follicular Thyroid Cancer?

    Follicular thyroid cancer is a cancer that forms from the follicular cells of the thyroid and is the second most common type of thyroid cancer. It is more common in females. It usually affects people between the ages of 40 and 60 and can be an aggressive disease, as it characteristically invades blood vessels and spreads (metastasizes) to other parts of the body. A sub-type, Hurthle cell cancer, is a rare, more aggressive type of follicular thyroid cancer. While the exact cause is unclear, thyroid cancer develops when genetic mutations occur in thyroid cells that then reproduce rapidly, form a tumor, and spread to other areas, such as lung, bone, brain, liver, bladder, and skin.

    When should I see a Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctors in Illinois, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctors in Illinois, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Follicular Thyroid Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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