Second Opinions on Thyroid Disease

When evaluation of suspicious thyroid nodules comes back with a suggestion of possible thyroid cancer, a clear thyroid diagnosis hasn't been made, or treatment options need to be explored, thyroid patients may want a second opinion. Here are some resources to help in finding a second opinion for thyroid disease and thyroid cancer:

• When Should Thyroid Patients Get A Second Opinion?
• UCompareHealthCare -- a searchable directory of physicians and hospitals
• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists: Find an Endocrinologist Directory
• American Thyroid Association -- Find a Thyroid Specialist Directory
• Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association

About.com's Patient Empowerment Guide Trisha Torrey also has excellent information on how to find and work with a doctor for a second opinion:

• When Do You Need a Second Opinion?
• Finding a Second Opinion Doctor
• How to Work With a Second Opinion Doctor

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