The best way to minimize thyroid surgery errors is to select the best surgeon. How does a patient know if their surgeon is skilled? There is no database that reports surgical errors or doctors' performance; the profession does not require transparency, accountability, or public reporting. Instead, a patient must rely on a doctor’s ‘word’. Patients beware, Dr. Michael Yeh embellishes his experience and lies about his surgical record. He is not a skilled surgeon, and should be avoided by all thyroid cancer patients. ​