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

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The 20 Best Follicular Thyroid Cancer Doctors in Rhode Island, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Follicular Thyroid Cancer near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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34 providers found
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    100 Highland Ave Ste 203, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberto Ortiz is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ortiz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Mazzaglia is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mazzaglia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer

    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geetha Gopalakrishnan is an Endocrinologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Gopalakrishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

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    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202B, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harikrashna Bhatt is an Endocrinologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Bhatt 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), Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    100 Highland Ave Ste 203, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valerie Thomas is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    100 Highland Ave Ste 203, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Dobrzynski is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dobrzynski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    100 Highland Ave Ste 203, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Man Chang is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Chang 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), Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202B, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vicky Cheng is an Endocrinologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Lucille Lanna MD LTD.

    390 Toll Gate Rd Ste 103, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathalie Campbell is an Endocrinologist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates Inc.

    100 Highland Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ameya Hodarkar is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Hodarkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    17 Virginia Ave Ste 107, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raquel Carneiro is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Carneiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202B, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tonslyn Toure is an Endocrinologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Toure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer

    Office

    100 Highland Ave Ste 203, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vorawan Ummaritchot is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ummaritchot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer

    Enhabit Home Health

    300 Toll Gate Rd, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Bruzzese is a Radiologist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Bruzzese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Tucci is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Tucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget's Disease of Bone, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202B, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Bratman is an Endocrinologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Bratman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Perrault Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, and Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.

    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Quintos is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Quintos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Hypochondroplasia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Cotton is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cotton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Prospect Chartercare Rwmc, LLC

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Koness is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Koness is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer
    Advanced in Follicular Thyroid Cancer

    Rhode Island Hospital

    950 Warren Ave, Suite 103, 
    East Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Altenhein is a General Surgeon in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Altenhein has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Femoral Hernia, Cellulitis, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Parathyroidectomy.

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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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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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