The American Thyroid Association® (ATA) is dedicated to transforming thyroid care through clinical excellence, education, scientific discovery and advocacy in a diverse, collaborative community.

ATA® is a global professional medical society with more than 1,700 members from 70 countries around the world. Our vision is a world in which there is “Optimal Thyroid Health for All”.

Our members and staff are dedicated to making the world a better place for patients suffering with thyroid disease and thyroid cancer. The philanthropic support of our members, the public, and grateful patients helps ATA to support research that advances clinical care and improves patient outcomes. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of nonprofit and charitable organizations.

ATA provides researchers and clinicians with networking opportunities and resources that will help them grow their careers and stay current on leading-edge research and advances in clinical care. Additionally, ATA is committed to providing patients and their families with reliable information and tools to help them learn more about and manage their thyroid disease and thyroid cancer.