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What kind of doctor removes thyroid gland?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

An Ear/ Nose/Throat: Surgeon may be involved with a thyroidectomy.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/9/2019

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