The 20 Best Thyroid Cancer Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Thyroid Cancer near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Donato is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Donato is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Ureterocele, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zaid Al is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristi Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Leukoplakia, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Thyroid Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer

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    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Laux is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Laux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Adrenal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Iowa City VA Health System

    601 Highway 6 W, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eve Clark is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Synovial Sarcoma, and Ganglioneuroblastoma.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Dillon is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, and Adrenal Cancer.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Doelle is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Doelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Schlechte is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Schlechte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yumi Imai is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Imai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amal Shibli is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shibli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hyperparathyroidism, Fibrous Dysplasia, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian O'neill is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. O'neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adeyinka Taiwo is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Taiwo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Nelson Syndrome, Pituitary Tumor, Osteoporosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Bowen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayotunde Dokun is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dokun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Robinson is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acromegaly, and Sotos Syndrome.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Howe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitin Pagedar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pagedar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geeta Lal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    ENT Medical Services Sleep Supply LLC

    2615 Northgate Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elyse Hanly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hanly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Weigel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Weigel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Thyroid Cancer?

    Thyroid cancer is a cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front of your lower neck.

    When should I see a Thyroid Cancer doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    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 Thyroid Cancer doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    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 Thyroid Cancer doctors near Iowa City, IA?

    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 Thyroid Cancer doctors near Iowa City, IA?

    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 Thyroid Cancer doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    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 Thyroid Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 Thyroid Cancer doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    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 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 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 Thyroid Cancer doctors near Iowa City, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the 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 Thyroid Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the 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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