Guttler Richard B MD

Specialties

The Thyroid Center of Santa Monica is a multiservice center established for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders in Santa Monica, California. Since 1974, Dr. Richard Guttler, clinical thyroidologist and board-​certified endocrinologist, has been the director for the Thyroid Center of Santa Monica. Dr. Guttler is also the sole owner of the Endocrine Neck Ultrasound Lab of Southern California, an extension of the thyroid center.

History

Established in 1974.

Dr. Richard Guttler, a thyroid cancer specialist, is the director of the Thyroid Center of Santa Monica, where he has seen patients since 1974. He is board certified in endocrinology and certified in endocrine neck ultrasound (ECNU). He is the only endocrinologist CLIA-​certified in thyroid cytopathology, meaning he can also interpret thyroid nodule biopsy specimens. Dr. Guttler is also licensed to diagnose and treat patients with radioidodine for cancer, goiters, and hyperthyroidism.

Meet the Business Owner

Richard G.

Business Owner

Having taught thyroid cytopathology for endocrinologists at the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), Dr. Guttler has developed the test questions for the certifications of endocrinologists attending ACE. He teaches one-​on-​one Masters classes for endocrinologists with an interest in interventional thyroidology.

He is doing research on radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for nodules and cancer so it will be available in the USA. Now, he screens candidates to determine if RFA is appropriate.

Dr. Guttler is the founder, secretary, and past president of the Academy of Clinical Thyroidologists. He is the sole owner of the Endocrine Neck Ultrasound Lab of Southern California, offering endocrine neck studies for endocrinologists and others interested in high-​quality thyroid studies performed personally by Dr. Guttler.