Dina M Elaraj

Dr. Dina M Elaraj serves as Associate Professor of Surgery (Surgical Oncology) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in endocrine surgical disorders with clinical practice centered at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Education:

• MD: University of Maryland (1998)
• Postdoctoral Fellow: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Surgery (2003)
• Resident: University of Rochester Medical Center (2006)
• Fellow: University of California-San Francisco Medical Center (2007)

Her research program focuses on endocrine surgery innovations, particularly thyroid cancer management, minimally invasive techniques for thyroid/parathyroid disorders, and adrenal tumor treatment. Clinical expertise spans thyroid nodules, hyperparathyroidism, inherited endocrine syndromes, and laparoscopic adrenalectomy, with strong emphasis on optimizing surgical outcomes through evidence-based approaches.

Recent publications (2018-2024) reveal consistent contributions to endocrine surgery literature, highlighting geographic disparities in cancer care, refinement of outpatient thyroidectomy protocols, and medical-surgical management of adrenal/thyroid disorders. Her work bridges clinical practice with health services research to improve patient accessibility and surgical safety.

Professional honors include:

• Feinberg School of Medicine Teaching Award (2021, 2019)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (2010)

Active mentorship and grant activities are not explicitly documented in available sources, though her professional society leadership suggests significant educational contributions. Current affiliations include the American Thyroid Association, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and Endocrine Society.