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David Terris, MD

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Otolaryngology

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

David Terris, MD

Otolaryngologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2002.

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About David Terris, MD

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 Infection
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.9

Based on 127 patient ratings

Explained things in ways I understand
Listened to me carefully
Gave instructions that were easy to understand
Knowledgeable about my medical history
Showed respect for what I had to say
Spent enough time with me

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Best in the business

August 2, 2024

5

The doctor was friendly and explained options and procedures very well.

July 10, 2024

5

Couldn't be more pleased with his care

June 26, 2024

5

Wonderful Doctor!

June 26, 2024

5

I liked him very much.

April 21, 2024

5

I have recommended Dr. Terris due to previous surgery with him.

April 19, 2024

5

Terris was very informative and helpful with my health concerns

April 10, 2024

5

The Dr was very nice, helpful and informative

March 28, 2024

5

Will recommend providers

March 15, 2024

5

Dr Terris removed my upper left xxx and was courteous and professional, always. He's an excellent doctor.

March 6, 2024

5

Explained everything very well.

February 28, 2024

5

Dr. Terri's is an outstanding doctor. 100% pleased with him.

February 25, 2024

5

Each person I dealt with was exceptional ~ always helpful, caring, and comforting

February 8, 2024

5

Dr Terri's is a very gifted surgeon. I'll recommend him anytime I can!

February 1, 2024

5

Dr Terris is a wonderful, caring doctor. Because of his skill, I am left with no scar and an easy recovery. I am so grateful.

January 25, 2024

5

All good!

January 11, 2024

5

Dr. Terris is the best xxx surgeon

October 4, 2023

5

Thanks

September 13, 2023

4

Dr. Terris is very knowledgeable and caring.

September 5, 2023

5

Dr. Terris was very clear and precise about information shared with me about my patient visit.

September 5, 2023

5

Dr. Terris is very personable and takes time to explain the process in terms that a non-medical person is able to understand.

August 15, 2023

5

Very thorough explanations

August 9, 2023

5

Best in the business

August 2, 2024

5

The doctor was friendly and explained options and procedures very well.

July 10, 2024

5

Couldn't be more pleased with his care

June 26, 2024

5

Wonderful Doctor!

June 26, 2024

5

I liked him very much.

April 21, 2024

5

I have recommended Dr. Terris due to previous surgery with him.

April 19, 2024

5

Terris was very informative and helpful with my health concerns

April 10, 2024

5

The Dr was very nice, helpful and informative

March 28, 2024

5

Will recommend providers

March 15, 2024

5

Dr Terris removed my upper left xxx and was courteous and professional, always. He's an excellent doctor.

March 6, 2024

5

Explained everything very well.

February 28, 2024

5

Dr. Terri's is an outstanding doctor. 100% pleased with him.

February 25, 2024

5

Each person I dealt with was exceptional ~ always helpful, caring, and comforting

February 8, 2024

5

Dr Terri's is a very gifted surgeon. I'll recommend him anytime I can!

February 1, 2024

5

Dr Terris is a wonderful, caring doctor. Because of his skill, I am left with no scar and an easy recovery. I am so grateful.

January 25, 2024

5

All good!

January 11, 2024

5

Dr. Terris is the best xxx surgeon

October 4, 2023

5

Thanks

September 13, 2023

5

Dr. Terris was very clear and precise about information shared with me about my patient visit.

September 5, 2023

5

Dr. Terris is very personable and takes time to explain the process in terms that a non-medical person is able to understand.

August 15, 2023

5

Very thorough explanations

August 9, 2023

4

Dr. Terris is very knowledgeable and caring.

September 5, 2023

4

Dr. Terris is very knowledgeable and caring.

September 5, 2023

5

Best in the business

August 2, 2024

5

The doctor was friendly and explained options and procedures very well.

July 10, 2024

5

Couldn't be more pleased with his care

June 26, 2024

5

Wonderful Doctor!

June 26, 2024

5

I liked him very much.

April 21, 2024

5

I have recommended Dr. Terris due to previous surgery with him.

April 19, 2024

5

Terris was very informative and helpful with my health concerns

April 10, 2024

5

The Dr was very nice, helpful and informative

March 28, 2024

5

Will recommend providers

March 15, 2024

5

Dr Terris removed my upper left xxx and was courteous and professional, always. He's an excellent doctor.

March 6, 2024

5

Explained everything very well.

February 28, 2024

5

Dr. Terri's is an outstanding doctor. 100% pleased with him.

February 25, 2024

5

Each person I dealt with was exceptional ~ always helpful, caring, and comforting

February 8, 2024

5

Dr Terri's is a very gifted surgeon. I'll recommend him anytime I can!

February 1, 2024

5

Dr Terris is a wonderful, caring doctor. Because of his skill, I am left with no scar and an easy recovery. I am so grateful.

January 25, 2024

5

All good!

January 11, 2024

5

Dr. Terris is the best xxx surgeon

October 4, 2023

5

Thanks

September 13, 2023

5

Dr. Terris was very clear and precise about information shared with me about my patient visit.

September 5, 2023

5

Dr. Terris is very personable and takes time to explain the process in terms that a non-medical person is able to understand.

August 15, 2023

5

Very thorough explanations

August 9, 2023

5

Best in the business

August 2, 2024

5

The doctor was friendly and explained options and procedures very well.

July 10, 2024

5

Couldn't be more pleased with his care

June 26, 2024

5

Wonderful Doctor!

June 26, 2024

5

I liked him very much.

April 21, 2024

5

I have recommended Dr. Terris due to previous surgery with him.

April 19, 2024

5

Terris was very informative and helpful with my health concerns

April 10, 2024

5

The Dr was very nice, helpful and informative

March 28, 2024

5

Will recommend providers

March 15, 2024

5

Dr Terris removed my upper left xxx and was courteous and professional, always. He's an excellent doctor.

March 6, 2024

5

Explained everything very well.

February 28, 2024

5

Dr. Terri's is an outstanding doctor. 100% pleased with him.

February 25, 2024

5

Each person I dealt with was exceptional ~ always helpful, caring, and comforting

February 8, 2024

5

Dr Terri's is a very gifted surgeon. I'll recommend him anytime I can!

February 1, 2024

5

Dr Terris is a wonderful, caring doctor. Because of his skill, I am left with no scar and an easy recovery. I am so grateful.

January 25, 2024

5

All good!

January 11, 2024

5

Dr. Terris is the best xxx surgeon

October 4, 2023

5

Thanks

September 13, 2023

4

Dr. Terris is very knowledgeable and caring.

September 5, 2023

5

Dr. Terris was very clear and precise about information shared with me about my patient visit.

September 5, 2023

5

Dr. Terris is very personable and takes time to explain the process in terms that a non-medical person is able to understand.

August 15, 2023

5

Very thorough explanations

August 9, 2023

5

Very thorough explanations

August 9, 2023

5

Dr. Terris is very personable and takes time to explain the process in terms that a non-medical person is able to understand.

August 15, 2023

4

Dr. Terris is very knowledgeable and caring.

September 5, 2023

5

Dr. Terris was very clear and precise about information shared with me about my patient visit.

September 5, 2023

5

Thanks

September 13, 2023

5

Dr. Terris is the best xxx surgeon

October 4, 2023

5

All good!

January 11, 2024

5

Dr Terris is a wonderful, caring doctor. Because of his skill, I am left with no scar and an easy recovery. I am so grateful.

January 25, 2024

5

Dr Terri's is a very gifted surgeon. I'll recommend him anytime I can!

February 1, 2024

5

Each person I dealt with was exceptional ~ always helpful, caring, and comforting

February 8, 2024

5

Dr. Terri's is an outstanding doctor. 100% pleased with him.

February 25, 2024

5

Explained everything very well.

February 28, 2024

5

Dr Terris removed my upper left xxx and was courteous and professional, always. He's an excellent doctor.

March 6, 2024

5

Will recommend providers

March 15, 2024

5

The Dr was very nice, helpful and informative

March 28, 2024

5

Terris was very informative and helpful with my health concerns

April 10, 2024

5

I have recommended Dr. Terris due to previous surgery with him.

April 19, 2024

5

I liked him very much.

April 21, 2024

5

Couldn't be more pleased with his care

June 26, 2024

5

Wonderful Doctor!

June 26, 2024

5

The doctor was friendly and explained options and procedures very well.

July 10, 2024

5

Best in the business

August 2, 2024

David Terris, MD
Otolaryngologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2002
Rating
4.9
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Duke University
Residency
Stanford Health Care-Stanford University
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/david-terris-md
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