The 20 Best Thyroid Cancer Doctors Near Me in Chicago Ridge, IL

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The 20 Best Thyroid Cancer Doctors near Chicago Ridge, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 175 doctor with experience in Thyroid Cancer near Chicago Ridge, IL. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Endocrinology

    11600 S Kedzie Ave Ste, Ste D, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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 Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

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

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    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 Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Sylvia V. Falls
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Oncology

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sylvia Falls is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Falls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Colorectal Cancer.

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

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

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    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 Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Paul D. Crossan
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Crossan is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Crossan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Breast Cancer.

    Michael G. Horton
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    12251 S 80th Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Horton is an Interventional Radiologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Horton has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Abdallah Altarshan
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer

    Diabetes And Endocrine Care, Ltd

    2955 W 95th St, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdallah Altarshan is an Endocrinologist in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Altarshan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Ghassan Zalzaleh
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghassan Zalzaleh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Zalzaleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

    Amar Hamad
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Amar Hamad is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hamad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Bassem T. Chaar
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    Bassem Chaar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Chaar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Jayanthi R. Ramadurai
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayanthi Ramadurai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Ramadurai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Agranulocytosis.

    Rami Y. Haddad
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Rami Haddad is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Shadi E. Hamdan
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Shadi Hamdan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hamdan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Urothelial Cancer.

    Subramanya S. Rao
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    12150 S Harlem Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subramanya Rao is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Samer Rajjoub
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Rajjoub is a General Surgeon in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Rajjoub has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Tami C. Carrillo
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    4440 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tami Carrillo is an Interventional Radiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Carrillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Ammar Bayrakdar
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Diabetes And Endocrine Care Ltd

    4440 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ammar Bayrakdar is an Endocrinologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bayrakdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, and Hypothyroidism.

    Kanta Saha
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Radiology

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    4440 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi

    Kanta Saha is a Radiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Saha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Tahira Yasmeen
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Advocate Medical Group Endocrinology

    11600 S Kedzie Ave Ste, Ste D, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahira Yasmeen is an Endocrinologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Yasmeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, and Addison's Disease.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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 Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Chicago Ridge, IL?

    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 Chicago Ridge, IL?

    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 Chicago Ridge, IL?

    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 Chicago Ridge, IL?

    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 Chicago Ridge, IL?

    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 Chicago Ridge, IL?

    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 Chicago Ridge, IL?

    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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