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Which doctor specializes in thyroid nodule biopsy? does it have to be a surgeon ?
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Radiologist: Radiologists do this biopsy with ultrasound guidance all the time.
Answered 9/23/2013
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It's usually an ENT: Endocrinologist or interventional radiologist who does the procedure. Take care!
Answered 3/23/2014
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