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Dr. Terris is surgical director of the Augusta University Thyroid and Parathyroid Center and a professor in the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He served as chairman of the department 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 and completed a residency in otolaryngology and a fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery at Stanford University. He treats all disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid including hyperparathyroidism (primary and renal), goiters, cancer of the thyroid and 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.
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Education & Training
Duke University
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Stanford Health Care-Stanford University
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Airway Problems
Ear Disorders
Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Nasal Surgery
Sinus Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 32 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr.Terris has a great bedside manner and explains options in a way that I understood.
December 5, 2025
5
The provider was well enforced about my illness
November 27, 2025
5
Everything was excellent. I think I accidentally pressed a three on one of those and I meant four. Across the board, everything was excellent, very helpful, very responsive.
October 31, 2025
5
Awesome doctor and assistant
October 29, 2025
5
The entire experience was excellent. The staff was very friendly..knowledgeable and efficient. Everyone we came in contact with was so friendly and gave any help needed. Dr. Terris is excellent. Friendly..personable..excellent physician. I would recommend him to anyone who needs the surgery that he does. I think he is the BEST...and everyone we came in contact with had great things to say about him.
September 12, 2025
5
Professional, courteous staff. Really focused on the patient. Very informative about everything including the why, possible outcomes and treatment itself. Staff and Doctor inspire confidence in me for scheduled surgery.
August 22, 2025
5
The nurses were very attentive and caring. The person who transported me to the operating floor was very nice and friendly. Dr Terris was fantastic! The entire OR staff was excellent and very thorough in verifying my information and surgery
August 21, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful. They listened to all of my questions and answered them. I would like to say thanks very much.
August 1, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. The Dr and staff were friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. My were answered before I even had to ask. Would recommend to all my friends and family.
July 23, 2025
5
Dr.Terris has a great bedside manner and explains options in a way that I understood.
December 5, 2025
5
The provider was well enforced about my illness
November 27, 2025
5
Everything was excellent. I think I accidentally pressed a three on one of those and I meant four. Across the board, everything was excellent, very helpful, very responsive.
October 31, 2025
5
Awesome doctor and assistant
October 29, 2025
5
The entire experience was excellent. The staff was very friendly..knowledgeable and efficient. Everyone we came in contact with was so friendly and gave any help needed. Dr. Terris is excellent. Friendly..personable..excellent physician. I would recommend him to anyone who needs the surgery that he does. I think he is the BEST...and everyone we came in contact with had great things to say about him.
September 12, 2025
5
Professional, courteous staff. Really focused on the patient. Very informative about everything including the why, possible outcomes and treatment itself. Staff and Doctor inspire confidence in me for scheduled surgery.
August 22, 2025
5
The nurses were very attentive and caring. The person who transported me to the operating floor was very nice and friendly. Dr Terris was fantastic! The entire OR staff was excellent and very thorough in verifying my information and surgery
August 21, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful. They listened to all of my questions and answered them. I would like to say thanks very much.
August 1, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. The Dr and staff were friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. My were answered before I even had to ask. Would recommend to all my friends and family.
July 23, 2025
5
Dr.Terris has a great bedside manner and explains options in a way that I understood.
December 5, 2025
5
The provider was well enforced about my illness
November 27, 2025
5
Everything was excellent. I think I accidentally pressed a three on one of those and I meant four. Across the board, everything was excellent, very helpful, very responsive.
October 31, 2025
5
Awesome doctor and assistant
October 29, 2025
5
The entire experience was excellent. The staff was very friendly..knowledgeable and efficient. Everyone we came in contact with was so friendly and gave any help needed. Dr. Terris is excellent. Friendly..personable..excellent physician. I would recommend him to anyone who needs the surgery that he does. I think he is the BEST...and everyone we came in contact with had great things to say about him.
September 12, 2025
5
Professional, courteous staff. Really focused on the patient. Very informative about everything including the why, possible outcomes and treatment itself. Staff and Doctor inspire confidence in me for scheduled surgery.
August 22, 2025
5
The nurses were very attentive and caring. The person who transported me to the operating floor was very nice and friendly. Dr Terris was fantastic! The entire OR staff was excellent and very thorough in verifying my information and surgery
August 21, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful. They listened to all of my questions and answered them. I would like to say thanks very much.
August 1, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. The Dr and staff were friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. My were answered before I even had to ask. Would recommend to all my friends and family.
July 23, 2025
5
Dr.Terris has a great bedside manner and explains options in a way that I understood.
December 5, 2025
5
The provider was well enforced about my illness
November 27, 2025
5
Everything was excellent. I think I accidentally pressed a three on one of those and I meant four. Across the board, everything was excellent, very helpful, very responsive.
October 31, 2025
5
Awesome doctor and assistant
October 29, 2025
5
The entire experience was excellent. The staff was very friendly..knowledgeable and efficient. Everyone we came in contact with was so friendly and gave any help needed. Dr. Terris is excellent. Friendly..personable..excellent physician. I would recommend him to anyone who needs the surgery that he does. I think he is the BEST...and everyone we came in contact with had great things to say about him.
September 12, 2025
5
Professional, courteous staff. Really focused on the patient. Very informative about everything including the why, possible outcomes and treatment itself. Staff and Doctor inspire confidence in me for scheduled surgery.
August 22, 2025
5
The nurses were very attentive and caring. The person who transported me to the operating floor was very nice and friendly. Dr Terris was fantastic! The entire OR staff was excellent and very thorough in verifying my information and surgery
August 21, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful. They listened to all of my questions and answered them. I would like to say thanks very much.
August 1, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. The Dr and staff were friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. My were answered before I even had to ask. Would recommend to all my friends and family.
July 23, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit. The Dr and staff were friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. My were answered before I even had to ask. Would recommend to all my friends and family.
July 23, 2025
5
The staff was very friendly and helpful. They listened to all of my questions and answered them. I would like to say thanks very much.
August 1, 2025
5
The nurses were very attentive and caring. The person who transported me to the operating floor was very nice and friendly. Dr Terris was fantastic! The entire OR staff was excellent and very thorough in verifying my information and surgery
August 21, 2025
5
Professional, courteous staff. Really focused on the patient. Very informative about everything including the why, possible outcomes and treatment itself. Staff and Doctor inspire confidence in me for scheduled surgery.
August 22, 2025
5
The entire experience was excellent. The staff was very friendly..knowledgeable and efficient. Everyone we came in contact with was so friendly and gave any help needed. Dr. Terris is excellent. Friendly..personable..excellent physician. I would recommend him to anyone who needs the surgery that he does. I think he is the BEST...and everyone we came in contact with had great things to say about him.
September 12, 2025
5
Awesome doctor and assistant
October 29, 2025
5
Everything was excellent. I think I accidentally pressed a three on one of those and I meant four. Across the board, everything was excellent, very helpful, very responsive.
October 31, 2025
5
The provider was well enforced about my illness
November 27, 2025
5
Dr.Terris has a great bedside manner and explains options in a way that I understood.
December 5, 2025
David Terris, MD
Otolaryngologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2002
