David J. Terris, MD

Provider

David J. Terris, MD

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Otolaryngology
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

David J. Terris, MD

Best Doctor in America - Top Surgeon America's Top Doctors - Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. David J. Terris is a Professor and Surgical Director of the Augusta University Thyroid Center in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Augusta University. Dr. Terris joined the faculty at Augusta University in September 2002 as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He served as chairman for 12 years before stepping-down to focus on his clinical practice. Dr. Terris earned his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from Duke University. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology and a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Terris treats all disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid, including hyperparathyroidism (primary and renal), goiters, cancer of the thyroid/parathyroid, Graves's disease, and hyperthyroidism. Specializing in surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid, Dr. Terris is a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted neck surgery.

  • Clinical Interests

    Minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery
    Robotic facelift thyroidectomy
    Endoscopic neck surgery

  • Research Interests

    Clinical outcomes in thyroid and parathyroid surgery

  • Other Info

    Castle Connolly Top Doctor

  • Specialties

    Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

    Otolaryngology

    Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

  • Language(s)

    English

Positions

Regents Professor

Regents Professor of Otolaryngology

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Certified

American Board of Otolaryngology - Certified

Education and Training

Medical School: Duke University

Residency: Stanford University

Fellowship: Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery,
Stanford University

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Dr. Terris’s Reviews

October 21, 2024

Top notch!

September 18, 2024

Extremely impressed with this Doctor and his staff

September 11, 2024

Dr. Terris is very professional

September 5, 2024

Dr.Terris, those working with him, nurses,anesthetists,all staff was great!!!!

August 2, 2024

Best in the business

July 10, 2024

The doctor was friendly and explained options and procedures very well.

June 26, 2024

Couldn't be more pleased with his care

June 26, 2024

Wonderful Doctor!

April 21, 2024

I liked him very much.

April 19, 2024

I have recommended Dr. Terris due to previous surgery with him.

April 10, 2024

Terris was very informative and helpful with my health concerns

March 28, 2024

The Dr was very nice, helpful and informative

March 15, 2024

Will recommend providers

March 6, 2024

Dr Terris removed my upper left xxx and was courteous and professional, always. He's an excellent doctor.

February 28, 2024

Explained everything very well.

February 25, 2024

Dr. Terri's is an outstanding doctor. 100% pleased with him.

February 8, 2024

Each person I dealt with was exceptional ~ always helpful, caring, and comforting

February 1, 2024

Dr Terri's is a very gifted surgeon. I'll recommend him anytime I can!

January 25, 2024

Dr Terris is a wonderful, caring doctor. Because of his skill, I am left with no scar and an easy recovery. I am so grateful.

January 11, 2024

All good!

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