Eren Berber

Dr. Eren Berber is a Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic and Director of Robotic Endocrine Surgery. He performed some of the first robotic thyroid operations in the US, brought thyroid RFA to Ohio, and has authored more than 350 scientific papers. His honest take on every major thyroid treatment option will surprise you. On robotic surgery: the only real advantage is avoiding a neck scar. Outcomes are not superior to conventional surgery — and he pioneered it. On ablation: he was skeptical initially. Four years of following his own patients changed his mind. Over 90% success rate in his first 100 RFA patients. Less than 5% complications. On the future: a nanopulse ablation trial is launching at Cleveland Clinic. ATA guidelines now formally include ablation as standard of care. On insurance calling RFA investigational: FDA cleared since 2018. CPT code active since 2025. That excuse is on borrowed time. Find Dr. Berber: Search his name at clevelandclinic.org and contact his o…