The 20 Best Thyroid Cancer Doctors Near Me in Maywood, IL

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The 20 Best Thyroid Cancer Doctors near Maywood, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 268 doctor with experience in Thyroid Cancer near Maywood, IL. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 63 are Advanced, 16 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Jochen H. Lorch
    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Thyroidectomy.

    Cord M. Sturgeon
    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rod Marianne is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Marianne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kabaker is a General Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Kabaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Kabaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    1725 W Harrison St, Suite 818, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Prinz is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prinz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Dejong is a General Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Dejong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Dejong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shanika Samarasinghe is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Samarasinghe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Charnogursky is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Charnogursky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Emanuele is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Emanuele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pauline Camacho is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Camacho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer
    Advanced in Thyroid Cancer

    Office

    520 S Maple Ave Ste D500, 
    Oak Park, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Cunningham is an Endocrinologist in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    John Ortega
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1200 S. York St., Suite 4180, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    John D. Ortega, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, treats conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat. His clinical interests include eyelid lesions, nasal problems, salivary gland disorders and snoring. He provides both medical and surgical care to support patients’ ENT health. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Parathyroid Adenoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Susan Hudec
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    133 E. Brush Hill Rd., Suite 310, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Hudec, MD, an endocrinologist and director of diabetes services at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care for patients managing diabetes and other endocrine conditions. She values a team-based approach that includes physicians, dietitians and educators to support each patient’s daily routine and long-term health. Dr. Hudec is especially excited about new medications and technologies that are transforming diabetes care. Dr. Hudec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteoporosis.

    Sudha Yalamanchi
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology | Dietetics
    Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology | Dietetics

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    133 E. Brush Hill Rd., Suite 310, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudha Yalamanchi, MD, an endocrinologist at Endeavor Health, provides patient-centered care focused on empowering individuals to take control of their health through diet, movement and small, sustainable changes. She combines her love of science with a deep commitment to understanding each patient's goals, always prioritizing collaboration over medication when possible. Dr. Yalamanchi is known for her persistence and belief that lasting change happens one step at a time. Ms. Yalamanchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, and Hypercalcemia.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 250, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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 Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Office

    1969 W Ogden Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (9.0 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.

    Monica Patel
    Endocrinology
    Endocrinology
    5207 Main Street, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe communication, active patient participation and empathy are important for good medical care. I seek to understand each patient's unique circumstances and include them in the decision process when determining a treatment plan. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypoparathyroidism, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    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 
     (12.4 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.

    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Thyroid Cancer
    General Surgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Angelos is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Angelos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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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