I am a Head and Neck surgeon with expertise in head and neck surgical oncology, reconstructive surgery of the head & neck, and thyroid and parathyroid disease.
Joined September 2015
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
20 Nov 2025
📣 Calling all thyroid specialists!
Join us this Friday for TIRO x MDS — featuring a deep dive into “Management of Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma.”
This review brings fresh clarity to one of our toughest challenges: how to refine diagnosis, surgical decisions, and prognostic stratification when FTC so closely mimics benign disease.
🎙️ Presenter: Dr. Haruhiko Yamazaki
💬 Discussant: Dr. David Pattison
🧭 Moderator: Dr. Eyal Robenshtok
🗓️ Friday, November 21
⏰ 8:00 AM EST
🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
A great session to update your FTC approach and compare perspectives with global experts.
See you there! 🚀
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
23 Apr 2025
Este viernes en #TIROxMDs discutiremos las próximas guías de la Asociación Americana de Tiroides (ATA).
Una sesión clave para: endocrinólogos, cirujanos, especialistas en medicina nuclear, patólogos y oncólogos.
¿Qué cambia? ¿Qué permanece? ¿Cómo impactará nuestra práctica clínica?
Acompáñanos y sé parte de la conversación.
Presentación a cargo de:
🔹 Dra. Julie Ann Sosa @Jasosamd
Con comentarios de expertos:
🔹 Dra. Amanda La Greca @amandalagreca
🔹 Dr. JP Brito @doctorjuanpa
🔹 Dr. Munir Ghesani @munirghesani
🔹 Dra. Carrie Cunningham
🔹 Dr. Mark Zafareo @MarkZafareoMD
Moderador:
🔹 Dr. Mark Urken @Markurken
📅 Fecha: 25 de abril de 2025
🕗 Hora: 8:00 AM EST
🔗 Únete aquí: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
#Endocrinología #Tiroides #CuidadoTiroideo #NódulosTiroideos #CáncerDeTiroides #GuíasATA
@AmThyroidAssn
ALT Este viernes en #TIROxMDs discutiremos las próximas guías de la American Thyroid Association (ATA). Una sesión clave para: endocrinólogos, cirujanos, especialistas en medicina nuclear, patólogos y oncólogos. ¿Qué cambia? ¿Qué permanece? ¿Cómo impactará nuestra práctica clínica? Acompáñanos y sé parte de la conversación. Presentación a cargo de: 🔹 Dra. Julie Ann Sosa @Jasosamd Con comentarios de expertos: 🔹 Dra. Amanda La Greca @amandalagreca 🔹 Dr. JP Brito @doctorjuanpa 🔹 Dr. Munir Ghesani @munirghesani 🔹 Dra. Carrie Cunningham 🔹 Dr. Mark Zafareo @MarkZafareoMD Moderador: 🔹 Dr. Mark Urken @Markurken 📅 Fecha: 25 de abril de 2025 🕗 Hora: 8:00 AM EST 🔗 Únete aquí: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87114636121?pwd=dlh3Um9BZFhRUSsxc2swNmRyOVA5QT09 #Endocrinología #Tiroides #CuidadoTiroideo #NódulosTiroideos #CáncerDeTiroides #GuíasATA @AmThyroidAssn
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
22 Apr 2025
🚨 Don't miss this LIVE-only session with Dr. Julie Ann Sosa on upcoming ATA Guideline updates! No recording. No replays. This is your only shot to see it. This Friday at 8AM ET! 👉 evt.to/egddmaogw?utm_campaig…
#TIROxMDS #ThyroidCare
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
23 Apr 2025
This Friday on #TIROxMDs, we’ll discuss the upcoming American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines.ç
A key session for: endocrinologists, surgeons, nuclear medicine specialists, pathologists, and oncologists.
What’s changing? What’s staying the same? How will it impact our clinical practice?
Join us and be part of the conversation.
Presentation by:
🔹 Dr. Julie Ann Sosa @Jasosamd
With expert insights from:
🔹 Dr. Amanda La Greca @amandalagreca
🔹 Dr. JP Brito @doctorjuanpa
🔹 Dr. Munir Ghesani @munirghesani
🔹 Dr. Carrie Cunningham
🔹 Dr. Mark Zafareo @MarkZafereoMD
Moderated by:
🔹 Dr. Mark Urken @Markurken
📅 Date: April 25th, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM EST
Join here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
#Endocrinology #Thyroid #Care #ThyroidNodules #ThyroidCancer #ATAGuidelines @AmThyroidAssn
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
10 Apr 2025
This week, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Mark Urken as he presents:
“An Anatomic Checklist for Accurate Staging of Grossly Invasive Thyroid Cancer”
With expert insights from:
🔹 Dr. Gregory Randolph
🔹 Dr. Bruce Wenig
📅 Date: April 11, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM EST
📍 Join here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
Don’t miss this masterclass in surgical anatomy and staging.
#ThyroidCancer #EndocrineSurgery #TIROxMDs #TIRO #ThyroidCare #MedicalEducation
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
13 Nov 2024
This Friday, Nov 15th at 8AM ET - Dr. Lori Wirth dives into advances in treating advanced thyroid cancers with #TargetedTherapy … Drs. Eric Sherman & Naifa Busaidy will share fresh insights! Don’t miss it 👉 evt.to/asemudhow?utm_campaig… #TIROxMDS #ThyroidCare @camilo_gzzv
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
13 Nov 2024
THYROID SPECIALISTS: 🗣️
🎙️ Exciting Episode Alert!
Join Dr. Janice Pasieka & Dr. Erik Alexander on TIRO’s Voices of Wisdom Podcast as they dive into the advancements in thyroid cancer molecular diagnostics. 🦋🧬
#COMINGSOON
#ThyroidCancer #VoicesOfWisdom 🎧
For more click on the link below:
open.spotify.com/show/1NTEqM…
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
25 Sep 2024
#Thyroid Specialists :
🎙️ **New Episode Alert: Voices of Wisdom Podcast!** 🎙️
In this special two-part series, Dr. Janice Pasieka hosts a compelling conversation with renowned thyroid cancer surgeons, Dr. Ashok Shaha and Dr. Mark Urken. Together, they explore the unexpected challenges in thyroid cancer surgeries, particularly when facing tracheal invasion.
Tune in to part one and gain a unique perspective from these surgical giants. 🎧
#VoicesOfWisdom #ThyroidCancer #SurgeryInsights #ThyroidSurgery #MedicalPodcast #SurgicalGiants
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
8 Sep 2024
🔔 Thyroid Specialits:
Join Our TIRO x MDs Webinar This Friday! 🗣️
We are honored to host Drs. Alexander Papachristos, Matti Gild, and Kimchi Do who will present their recently published work on "Outcomes of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma Presenting With Palpable Lateral Lymphadenopathy."
🎙️ With moderation by @Markurken and expert discussion from Dr. Dana Hartl, who will help us navigate through the findings and their implications.
Don't miss out!
🗓️ Date: Friday, September 13th
🕒 Time: 8 AM, EST
🌐 Join call here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
📄 For a sneak peek at the study, access the abstract here: liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/t…
#TIROxMDs #ThyroidCancer #MedicalEducation #Endocrinology #HealthcareProfessionals #Webinar
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
19 Aug 2024
Hello #Thyroid Specialists,
Thrilled to invite you to this Friday's TIRO x MDs webinar! 🎉
I have the honor of hosting Dr. Athanasios Bikas, as he presents his group's groundbreaking research on "Nonoperative, active surveillance of larger malignant and suspicious thyroid nodules".
doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae0…
Dr. Samantha Newman will provide expert commentary and lead the discussion.
🗓️ Date: August 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 8 AM EST
🔗 Link to join: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
Don’t miss this!
#ThyroidCancer #Endocrinology #ThyroidNodules
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
19 Aug 2024
Good Monday #Thyroid community 🦋:
I highly recommend you tuning in to the latest episode of the TIRO: Voices of Wisdom podcast 🎙️.
Dr. Janice Pasieka engages in a valuable discussion with Dr. Eyal Robenshtok on "Active Surveillance" in thyroid cancer management.
This episode is filled with practical pearls that will be of great benefit to clinicians.
Don't miss out on this insightful conversation.
AVAILABLE TUESDAY - TOMORROW!
#ThyroidCancer #Endocrinology #MedicalEducation #TIRO
👉 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE: podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcas…
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
14 Aug 2024
🎙️✨ Thyroid Specialists:
Join us for another International 🌎 #Thyroid #TumorBoard hosted by Dr. Michael Tuttle (@MSKCancerCenter ) with case presentations by Dr. Mark L. Urken (@Markurken ) from @MountSinaiNYC !
🗓️ Date: Friday 8/16
🕒 Time: 8 AM EST
🔗 Link to join: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
📚 Don’t miss out on this invaluable session! Let's continue learning and sharing knowledge together. 🧠💡 #ThyroidCancer #TIROxMDs #ThyroidTumorBoard
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
16 Jul 2024
🎙️ Exciting News!
Our podcast, TIRO - Voices of Wisdom, is officially out now!
Dive into insightful discussions with experts in thyroidology.
👉 Listen on major podcast platforms:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
MUST NOT MISS! Tune in today and join the conversation!
#ThyroidHealth #TIROPodcast #MedicalPodcast
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
Get ready for something new in thyroid cancer care! 🎧 The Voices of Wisdom podcast launches Tuesday, July 16. Stay tuned as top experts reveal crucial insights. Can you guess our first topic? 🌟 #MedicalPodcast #ThyroidCancer
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
11 Jul 2024
📢 Hey #Thyroid community! 🚨
I'm thrilled to invite you to tomorrow's #TIROxMDs Journal Club.
We are honored to have Dr. Luc Morris sharing his latest insights on "Active Surveillance of Papillary Thyroid Cancer Frequency & Tumor Volume Kinetic Patterns." Plus, Dr. Eyal Robenshtok will lead an engaging discussion.
🗓️ Date: July 12, 2024
🕒 Time: 8 AM ET
🔗 Link to join: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
This is a must-attend for anyone in our field! 🌟🧠 #Thyroid #Cancer #Endocrinology #MedEd #TIROxMDs
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
21 Jun 2024
🚨 ¡Especialistas en #Tiroides! 🗣️
Únanse a nosotros el próximo viernes para una interesante sesión de #TIROxMDs, con la presentación del Dr. Derek O'Keefe (@Physicianeer) 🇮🇪 sobre "Uso responsable de IA en Enfermedades Tiroideas" con una discusión liderada por el Dr. Guillermo Elizondo-Riojas (@elizondomemo) 🇲🇽.
🗓️ Fecha: 28 de junio de 2024
🕒 Hora: 8 AM EST
🔗 Enlace para unirse: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
¡No te lo pierdas!
🌟🧠 #Tiroides #Endocrinología #WebinarMédico #IA #InteligenciaArtificial
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
21 Jun 2024
🚨 Exciting News for #Thyroid Specialists! 🚨
Join us next Friday for an insightful #TIROxMDs session featuring the brilliant Dr. Derek O'Keefe (@Physicianeer) 🇮🇪 presenting "RAI (Responsible Artificial Intelligence) in Thyroid Disease" with an expert discussion led by Dr. Guillermo Elizondo-Riojas (@elizondomemo) 🇲🇽.
🗓️ Date: June 28, 2024
🕒 Time: 8 AM EST
🔗 Link to join: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
Don't miss out ! 🌟🧠 #Thyroid #Endocrinology #MedicalWebinar #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
28 May 2024
📢 Join us for an engaging and insightful TIRO x MDs webinar this #Friday!
We are honored to have Dr. Simone De Leo 🇮🇹 present his group’s recent publication, “A Prospective Multicenter Study Examining the Relationship Between Thyroid Cancer Treatment Outcomes and the Presence of Autoimmune Thyroiditis.”
The session will feature an expert discussion led by Dr. Haixia Guan 🇨🇳.
🗓️ Date: Friday, May 31st
⏰ Time: 8 AM EST
🔗 Join here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
See you there!
#Thyroid #Cancer #Thyroiditis #Autoimmune
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
6 May 2024
Thyroid Specialists🗣️:
🌟 Join us for an enlightening session at this week's TIRO x MDs webinar!
We are thrilled to feature Dr. Aime Franco (@amos18), who will present her recent publication:
"Survivorship, Quality of Life, and Transition to Adult Care for Pediatric and Adolescent Thyroid Cancer Survivors."
Don’t miss the expert discussion led by Dr. Andrew Bauer.
This session is essential for those involved in pediatric oncology, endocrinology, and survivorship care.
🗓️ Date: Friday, May 10th
⏰ Time: 8 AM EST
🔗 Join here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8711463612…
#ThyroidCancerAwareness #PediatricOncology #HealthcareWebinar #TIROxMDs
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Mark Urken MD FACS FACE retweeted
30 Apr 2024
The USC #Thyroid Symposium is coming May 18th, w/ a great lineup of expert speakers. If peri-Los Angeles, join us in-person! Or sign up for virtual.
#medtwitter #endotwitter @DavidACohen_MD @ThyCaInc @GDATF @kanikshadesai @EndoSurgSF @KeckMedicineUSC
keckusc.cloud-cme.com/course…
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