Clayman Thyroid Center

11/17/2025

Patients with thyroid disease and thyroid cancer travel from around the globe to have thyroid surgery with the Clayman Thyroid Center team at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida. Our surgeons perform thyroid surgery exclusively and are the highest volume thyroid surgeons in the country, performing about 2,000 thyroid surgeries per year.

Learn more and become our patient here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/surgery

11/14/2025

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases of the endocrine system, affecting millions worldwide. On World Diabetes Day, we raise awareness of the vital connection between hormones and health — and the importance of expert endocrine care. 💙

11/13/2025

At the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. From the first phone call to the operating room to long-term follow-up, our team is dedicated to treating every patient with compassion, respect, and understanding. On World Kindness Day, we celebrate the small acts of care that make a big difference in the healing journey.

11/12/2025

🚨 This goiter grew for 10 years — because her doctors told her to “just monitor it.”

Dr. Rashmi Roy, your Goiter Guru, just finished operating on a patient who had been watching her thyroid grow since 2014. For a decade, she was told not to worry because her thyroid function was “normal.” But over time, the goiter became impossible to ignore — visibly bulging from her neck.

When she finally decided to take action and contacted us, the surgical findings were shocking. Not only had her thyroid grown massively inside her neck — it had also extended deep into her chest. This was far more than just a “benign enlargement.”

If you’ve been told to simply “monitor” a thyroid lump that’s getting bigger, trust your instincts. A growing goiter should always be evaluated by a true thyroid expert.

👩‍⚕️ Watch Dr. Roy break down the full case in this video here: https://youtu.be/kQxFXZtpHEI?si=bebIPmakiWx1hqlM
🔗 Learn more at thyroidcancer.com

This patient was told to “just monitor” her thyroid goiter for 10 years because her thyroid hormone levels were normal. But during that time, the goiter kept...

11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We are deeply grateful for their sacrifice, courage, and dedication at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery. To all veterans, thank you for your service. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

This week, we celebrate our incredible Nurse Practitioners at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery. Their expertise, compassion, and dedication play a vital role in guiding patients through diagnosis, surgery, and recovery. We are grateful for the difference they make in the lives of our patients every single day. 💙

11/07/2025

Ultrasound is the window into the thyroid — helping us detect nodules, evaluate cancers, and guide patients to the right treatment. At the Clayman Thyroid Center, expert ultrasound is the first and most important step in diagnosing thyroid disease. On International Day of Radiology, we honor the technology and the specialists who make early detection possible.

11/05/2025

💬 Did You Know? 💬

A substernal goiter is a thyroid enlargement that grows downward into the chest rather than outward in the neck — making it harder to detect and often more complex to treat.

Because the chest cavity limits expansion, these goiters can press on the windpipe or swallowing tube, causing breathing or swallowing difficulties that worsen over time. In some cases, patients experience positional symptoms — trouble breathing or facial flushing when lying flat or raising their arms — known as Pemberton’s sign.

Substernal goiters require expert surgical evaluation due to their size, location, and potential to cause airway compression.

🎥 Learn more about how substernal goiters are diagnosed and treated here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/goiters/substernal-goiters

10/31/2025

From all of us at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, we wish you a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃👻 While we treat some of the scariest endocrine diseases, our goal is always to make your journey less frightening and full of hope.

10/29/2025

🧬 Did you know thyroid goiters can run in families?

Multinodular goiter — when the thyroid has many nodules — often has a genetic component. If thyroid problems are common in your family, you may share inherited factors that make nodules more likely to form.

While most thyroid nodules are not cancerous, understanding your family history helps your doctor determine your long-term risk and when screening is needed.

🔗 Learn more about multinodular goiters here: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/thyroid-goiter