Summary

Best Doctor in America - Top Surgeon
American's Top Doctors - Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

David Terris is the Edward S. Porubsky Distinguished Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia.

He received his college degree with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Cornell University and his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from Duke University. He completed residency in Otolaryngology and a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Terris then joined the faculty at Stanford, and as an NIH-funded investigator, was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure before being recruited to the Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Terris is a pioneer in robotic and minimally invasive thyroid surgery. He is the surgical director of the MCG Thyroid Center, and has a busy clinical practice that is limited to thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Most recently, he became President-Elect of the Georgia Society of Otolaryngology, and the Chair of the Otolaryngology Advisory Council of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Terris treats disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid including goiters, cancer of the thyroid/parathyroid, Graves disease and hyperthyroidism. Specializing in surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid, Dr. Terris is a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted neck surgery. He collaborates with Endocrinology in the surgical care of patients with thyroid and parathyroid disease.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Stanford Hospitals And Clinics
  • 18 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 29 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David James Terris has 8 locations

Doctor's Hospital

1120 15th St Ba 8412Augusta, GA 30912

Wellstar Oncology

1411 Laney Walker BlvdAugusta, GA 30912
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Doctor's Hospital

3651 Wheeler RdAugusta, GA 30909

Doctor's Hospital

4211 Trolley Line RdAiken, SC 29801

Wellstar Mcg Health Medical Center

1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901

Surgery Center of Aiken

1120 Laney Walker BlvdAugusta, GA 30901

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Dr. David James Terris, MDDr. Christopher Zachary JohnsonDr. Francis T LingDr. Jacqueline Renee Booth
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
38 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Augusta , GAEvans , GAAugusta , GAAugusta , GA
Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David James Terris

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Medical Specialties

Dr. David James Terris has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David James Terris has the following 29 areas of expertise

  • Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Allergies
  • Carcinoma
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Ear, Nose and/or Throat Cancer (Ortorhinolaryngologic Neoplasm)
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hearing Loss
  • Laryngectomy (Larynx removal)
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures (ENT)
  • Parathyroid Gland Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)
  • Polyps
  • Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
  • Smell Disorders
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Swallowing disorder (Deglutition Disorder)
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Throat Cancer (Laryngeal Neoplasm)
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Thyroid Gland Removal (Thyroidectomy)
  • Tracheostomy
  • Tumors
  • Video-Assisted Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stanford Hospitals And Clinics

Medical School

Duke University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Which hospitals is Dr. David Terris affiliated with?
Dr. David Terris is affiliated with Wellstar Mcg Health Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, and Piedmont Augusta Hospital Summerville Campus.
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Where is Dr. David Terris's office located?
Dr. David Terris's office is located at 1120 15th St Ba 8412, Augusta, GA, 30912.

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