Thyroid Cancer Surgeons
Our surgeons stay abreast of the newest advancements in surgical technology, continuously refining their skills to deliver optimal outcomes and enhance your recovery.
Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
Amy Y. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS, FACE Director, Endocrine Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology
Emory University School of Medicine
Research Program
Cancer Prevention and Control
Dr. Chen specializes in advanced thyroid cancers and endocrine head and neck surgery.
Merry E. Sebelik, MD, FACS Director, Head and Neck Oncology
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Research Program
Cancer Prevention and Control
Dr. Sebelik is a head and neck surgeon with a clinical focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Endocrine Surgery
Snehal G. Patel, MD, MS, FACS Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Patel specializes in malignancies of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal gland.
Jyotirmay (Joe) Sharma, MD, FACS, FACE Professor and William C. McGarity Chair of Surgery, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Sharma specializes in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, adrenal gland surgery and pancreatic endocrine tumors.
Thomas S. Yamashita, MD Assistant Professor, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Yamashita is an expert in the surgical management of benign and malignant endocrine tumors, including thyroid, parathyroid and the adrenal glands.
Surgical Oncology
Neil D. Saunders, MD Associate Professor, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine
Research Program
Cancer Prevention and Control
A board-certified surgeon and surgical oncologist, Dr. Saunders specializes in cancers of the endocrine organs including thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands.
