The 20 Best Follicular Thyroid Cancer Doctors in Washington, US

Dali Chen, MD, PhD, FACE, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroiddiseases, pituitary diseases, adrenal diseases, osteoporosis, male hypogonadism and lipid disorders. Dr. Chen strives to provide the best endocrine care for his patients with thorough endocrine evaluation, in-depth counseling, appropriate treatment and adequate follow-up. Dr. Chen likes to discuss with his patients their options and welcomes their participation in their own care management. He is fluent in English and Chinese.Dr. Chen is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (ACE). Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

Zhiyu Wang, MD, PhD, specializes in general endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Wang provides care for a wide range of conditions that include diabetes, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and glandular conditions such as thyroid, pituitary and adrenal diseases. In addition to his medical degree, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and holds a PhD in anatomy and cell biology.Dr. Wang listens to patients and thoroughly discusses conditions and treatment options. He believes in making decisions as a team. For his patients who have long-term endocrine conditions, he strives to make sure they have the most current care to help live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Wang 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), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Hope Torregosa, MD is a board-certified endocrinologist with medical interest in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal disease, osteoporosis and mineral disease, general endocrinology, fine-needle aspiration, and thyroid biopsy and ultrasound.Dr. Torregosa tailors her medical care to the needs of each individual patient, with a focus on empowering patients' knowledge and action on their health.Dr. Torregosa is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Thyroid Association. Dr. Torregosa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

Douglas Sorensen, MD, FACS, is a head and neck surgeon with advanced training in head and neck surgical oncology. He has extensive experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sorenson also offers treatment for general ear, nose and throat disorders.Dr. Sorensen retired from a distinguished military career as a head and neck surgeon. Passionate about patient care, he remains current in the latest technology, and provides education to his peers regionally and nationally.In his off hours, Dr. Sorensen enjoys family, water sports, running, and exploring the Cascades. Dr. Sorensen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

Dr. Joseph Sniezek is the Medical Director of Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery for Swedish Health Services. Dr. Sniezek graduated from West Point in 1990 and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1994. After completing an Otolaryngology residency in 1999, he performed a two-year fellowship at Vanderbilt in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery. He has served as a department chief, residency program director, and subsequently as the Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army for Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck masses and tumors, with a particular interest in thyroid and parathyroid disease. In 2015, he was elected Teacher of the Year by the Swedish General Surgery Residency. He completed a Masters in Business Administration at the University of Washington in 2016. Dr. Sniezek has also been perennially recognized with Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine's Top Doctor award. Dr. Sniezek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Mara Roth is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Roth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

Richard Failor is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Failor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

Anam Akmal is an Endocrinologist in Lacey, Washington. Dr. Akmal has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Akmal is currently accepting new patients.

Kaushik Chatterjee is an Endocrinologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Chatterjee 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, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Osteotomy.

Christine Lee, MD, specializes in general endocrine, pituitary disease, thyroid disease, parathyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disease and diabetes.Dr. Lee has special interest in quality improvement and medical education.Dr. Lee enjoys traveling, spending time with family, arts and crafts, finding good cuisine and restaurants. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Jonathan Stoehr, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with additional special interests in complex cases of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, and all genetic disorders of the endocrine system. Dr. Stoehr understands how essential it is to get to know his patients and learn their individual needs and goals. This allows him to tailor a treatment plan that will work best for them.Dr. Stoehr holds a postdoctoral degree in the connection between obesity and diabetes. He enjoys assisting bariatric surgery patients who want someone by their side, as the years go on, to make sure they continue to do well and avoid complications. He finds it incredibly rewarding to see his patients succeed and get better.Outside of his practice, Dr. Stoehr enjoys bicycling, skiing, kayaking and parenting. Dr. Stoehr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Zinnia San Juan, MD, treats general endocrine and diabetes issues. She has special interest in thyroid and calcium disorders, and is certified in bone density interpretation and ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsies. She sees patients age 16 and older.Dr. San Juan believes most endocrine conditions can be managed through collaboration between physician and patient. As such, she invests the time necessary to develop meaningful, productive relationships with her patients and always keeps her patients' best interests in mind.Dr. San Juan is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Thyroid Association and American Diabetes Association. Dr. Juan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

Paul Mitsuyama, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist who employs targeted radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells while preserving and maintaining the health of tissues around them. He has experience in both high- and low-dose-rate brachytherapy for gynecologic malignancies and prostate cancer, respectively. He also has expertise in intensity-modulated radiation therapy and three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy for a variety of conditions including head and neck cancers, brain tumors, lung cancer and gastrointestinal diseases such as colorectal cancer.Dr. Mitsuyama is a strong believer in patient education. He is committed to ensuring all of his patients fully understand their diagnosis, as well as the reason for receiving radiation therapy. He is also highly focused on patient safety and enjoys the opportunity to help people that his role as a radiation oncologist provides.Away from work, Dr. Mitsuyama enjoys spending time with his family, including his adopted animals. He likes to cycle, play tennis and snowboard in his free time. Dr. Mitsuyama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Teratocarcinosarcoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.

Huong Pham, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist with special interest in brain tumors, radiosurgery, breast cancer, prostate cancer and brachytherapy.Dr. Pham strives to be accessible to her patients, welcoming their questions and concerns. In collaboration with her multidisciplinary team, she does everything in her power to give her patients the highest quality, safest and most accurate treatment available.Away from work, Dr. Pham enjoys spending time with her family and playing sports including tennis, snowboarding and surfing. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and managing hormone imbalances – diseases that affect your glands. This can include many conditions related to obesity such as diabetes, lipid disorders and thyroid disease. Dr. Geamanu believes in partnering with patients to first fully educate them about hormone imbalances and diseases caused by obesity, and then to develop individualized treatments plans that may include diet, exercise and prescribed medications when appropriate. “Obesity is our greatest health concern,” says Dr. Geamanu. “My goal is to help educate patients about how to prevent obesity through diet and exercise. Prevention is the key to success.”. Dr. Geamanu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Triple A Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

My role is to test for endocrinological dysfunction within the limits of current medical understanding and treatment parameters and give practical, focused, individualized advice on how to maintain functionality in the face of endocrine dysfunction. Dr. Kwun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Dr. Bayles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Davies is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Every patient has a story leading to their need for medical care. My role is to interpret that story into an explanation of cause and effect and to help the patient understand how to improve their health. Dr. Davies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

Roger S. Zundel, MD, practices general and pediatric otolaryngology, endocrine surgery, head and neck cancer, and otology. He believes listening to his patients is the key to earning their trust. He understands that ensuring a patient feels cared for is as important as his medical expertise. He is an active member of Overlake Hospital's staff and has served on multiple hospital committees. Dr. Zundel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.

Gal Omry is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Omry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.