Specialty:
“Dr. Richard Payne is a licensed ENT specialist and associate professor at McGill University in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal. He is actively involved in research and presents his findings regularly at conferences. He has contributed significantly to the field through his research in molecular testing of thyroid tumours, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and minimally invasive endoscopic thyroidectomy. He has extensive experience in endoscopic thyroidectomy using the minimally invasive video-assisted technique. Dr. Richard Payne is certified by the American College of Surgeons to perform ultrasound-guided biopsies of thyroid nodules. Dr. Payne has performed tens of thousands of ultrasound-guided biopsies of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancers. He has spoken both nationally and internationally on this evolving field. Dr. Richard Payne received 15 different awards for clinical, surgical, and research accomplishments. He practices at The ENT Specialty Group.He performs surgeries at Jewish General Hospital, Montreal General Hospital, and Royal Victoria Hospital. ENT Specialty Group has been serving the Westmount community since 2004. They offer expert care in otolaryngology with a patient-first approach. Their fellowship-trained specialists provide comprehensive treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.”






