Clayman Thyroid Center

03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who care, lead, heal, and inspire—at the heart of healthcare and at the Clayman Thyroid Center. 🩵

From our dedicated physicians to the women shaping patient care behind the scenes, your passion, expertise, and compassion make a difference every day. Today, we honor your strength, your leadership, and the lasting impact you have on the lives of those you serve.

03/07/2026

You are not alone. 💙

March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. Did you know there are over 100 autoimmune diseases affecting 1 in every 5 Americans? These conditions impact approximately 4 percent of the world's population.

We stand with those living with autoimmune conditions, raising awareness and supporting research, care, and hope for better treatments. Whether you are managing Hashimoto's, Graves' disease, or another autoimmune condition, we are here to support your journey to better health.

03/06/2026

Interesting Case of the Week: A 17-Year Goiter

A 31-year-old woman from California was told for 17 years to simply monitor her goiter because her thyroid hormone levels were normal. Over time, the mass continued to grow until it visibly bulged from her neck. Eventually, she developed difficulty breathing and could no longer sleep flat, needing to sleep in a recliner because of the pressure in her neck.

During surgery, the goiter was found to be massive, with one side measuring 14 cm. Once removed, the pressure on her airway was immediately relieved. Just one week after surgery, her neck contour was normal again, and her breathing, sleep, and overall quality of life improved dramatically!

This case is an important reminder: a growing goiter is not always “just cosmetic.” Early evaluation by an experienced thyroid surgeon can make a life-changing difference.

Watch the full video here to see this incredible case: https://youtu.be/cZu5-thUvTs

For 17 years, this 31-year-old woman was told to simply “watch” her goiter because her thyroid levels were normal. But the mass kept growing until it visibly...

03/06/2026

Are you ready to take the first step toward personalized thyroid care? At the Clayman Thyroid Center, we are committed to guiding our patients through every stage of their health journey with expertise, compassion, and clarity.

Becoming a patient with us is designed to be seamless and straightforward. From your initial inquiry to your first consultation, our team ensures you have all the information and support you need to feel confident and informed.

➡️ Swipe to learn more about our patient onboarding process and discover how we can partner with you to optimize your thyroid health.

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03/05/2026

During thyroid surgery, identifying and protecting the nerve to the voice box is critical. In this case, the patient had a rare non-recurrent laryngeal nerve, meaning the nerve did not follow the typical path down into the chest before returning to the neck. Instead, it connected directly from the side of the neck to the voice box.

This uncommon anatomy makes surgery more complex and highlights why thyroid surgery should always be performed by an experienced thyroid surgeon. Expert surgeons do not simply “look for” the nerve — they systematically identify and preserve all nerves early in the operation, regardless of their location, to protect the patient’s voice.

This video also shows the patient’s thyroid tumor and demonstrates the careful surgical technique required to safely preserve the nerve and its branches during thyroid surgery.

03/04/2026

Robotic thyroid surgery offers patients an innovative scarless alternative to traditional thyroid surgery. Instead of making an incision on the front of the neck, surgeons can access the thyroid through a transaxillary approach (through the underarm) or a transoral approach (through small incisions inside the mouth, leaving no visible scar on the neck.

This advanced technique combines minimally invasive surgery with robotic precision, allowing surgeons to operate with exceptional control while minimizing tissue disruption. Patients often experience less postoperative pain, quicker recovery, and a faster return to normal activities, while still achieving excellent outcomes for thyroid nodules, goiters, and select thyroid cancers.

At the Clayman Thyroid Center, robotic thyroid surgery reflects our commitment to combining state-of-the-art technology with high-volume thyroid expertise to provide the safest and most cosmetically favorable treatment options for patients 🦋🩺

🔗 Learn more: https://www.thyroidcancer.com/robotic/overview

03/02/2026

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

02/28/2026

Rare does not mean alone.🩵

February 28th is Rare Disease Day. With 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases, the path to finding answers can often feel overwhelming.

The Clayman Thyroid Center stands with those facing rare thyroid conditions and cancers. We are committed to providing the specialized expertise and surgical precision that rare diseases require. You are not alone in this journey.

🔗 Learn more about our mission: www.thyroidcancer.com

02/26/2026

Join us on Thursday, February 26th, at 12:00 PM ET for a special Thyroid Nodule Awareness Week LIVE Q&A with Dr. Rashmi Roy.

During this session, Dr. Roy will focus on thyroid nodules—how common they are, when they require further evaluation, what symptoms to watch for, and when surgery may be the right option. She will also discuss how nodules are diagnosed, what imaging and biopsy results mean, and how expert care can help patients make confident decisions about their thyroid health.

Whether you’ve recently been told you have a thyroid nodule, are monitoring one, or simply want to learn more during Thyroid Nodule Awareness Week, this is an opportunity to hear directly from a leading thyroid surgeon.

You can submit your questions in real time during the live event. If you’re unable to attend, feel free to leave your questions in the comments ahead of time, and a full replay will be available afterward on our page.

Mark your calendar and share with anyone who may benefit from this educational discussion!

02/25/2026

While at-home neck checks are a great proactive step, passive monitoring can sometimes provide a false sense of security. If a nodule is growing rapidly or exhibiting suspicious characteristics, simply waiting may allow a manageable issue to become more complex.

At the Clayman Thyroid Center, we perform sophisticated evaluations that combine high-resolution imaging with expert clinical judgment. This allows us to decide exactly when it is the best time to take action for your health.

🔗 Read more at: www.thyroidcancer.com