The 20 Best Thyroidectomy Doctors in Iowa, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Thyroidectomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Thyroidectomy near Iowa, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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22 providers found
    Elite in Thyroidectomy
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Elite in Thyroidectomy
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zaid Al-Qurayshi is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Al-Qurayshi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. 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. Dr. Al-Qurayshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nitin Pagedar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pagedar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Pagedar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    James Howe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Pancreatectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Howe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristi Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Slovak
    Accepting New Patients

    Jan Franko is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Franko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Simon Wright is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin Atwell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Atwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Atwell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Atwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Hoffman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Renal Oncocytoma, Cellulitis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodrigo Bayon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bayon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Bayon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Internal Medicine

    UI Heart And Vascular Center

    105 E 9th St, 
    Coralville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Tabet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Tabet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    12499 University Ave, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cody Koch is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Flaring, Thyroidectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Koch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiang Gao is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Breast Infection, Periodontitis, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geeta Lal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Weigel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Weigel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. 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 Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Weigel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Family Medicine

    Lee & Ruisch Family Medicine Physicians PC

    5501 NW 86th St Ste 300, 
    Johnston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Thyroidectomy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bevan Yueh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Yueh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Oncocytoma, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Yueh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3625 N Ankeny Blvd Ste H, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Stradling is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Stradling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Stradling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nobuo Nakagawa is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Nakagawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Liver Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Nakagawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    ENT Medical Services Sleep Supply LLC

    2615 Northgate Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Reed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Thyroidectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus

    1221 S Gear Ave, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Bashir is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gangrene, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Thyroidectomy?

    Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located inside the front of the lower neck.

    The thyroid gland is part of the hormone (endocrine) system. It helps your body regulate your metabolism.

    When should I see a Thyroidectomy doctor in Iowa, 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 Thyroidectomy doctor in Iowa, 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 Thyroidectomy doctors in Iowa, 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 Thyroidectomy doctors in Iowa, 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 Thyroidectomy doctor in Iowa, 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 Thyroidectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thyroidectomy 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 Thyroidectomy doctor in Iowa, 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 Thyroidectomy 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 Thyroidectomy 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 Thyroidectomy doctors in Iowa, US?

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

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