Dr. Ben Gigliotti received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Rochester, where he stayed on to train as a resident in Internal Medicine and to serve as chief resident. He completed his Endocrinology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital with a strong focus in thyroid disorders under mentorship from the MGH Thyroid Unit. In 2018, he returned to the University of Rochester to join the faculty in the Endocrine Division and Department of Medicine.

Dr. Gigliotti is an academic clinical Endocrinologist/Thyroidologist and is the director of URMC's Wolk Thyroid Clinic. He has a passion for caring for patients with thyroid disorders, including thyroid cancers across the risk and age spectrum, thyroid nodules (including performance of fine needle aspiration biopsy), hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism, along with parathyroid/metabolic bone disorders and endocrine cancers and related hereditary cancer syndromes. He also cares for patients with diabetes, adrenal, pituitary, and reproductive diseases. He is privileged to work in a close multidisciplinary team at the University of Rochester with colleagues in endocrinology, endocrine surgery/otolaryngology, nuclear medicine, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. Dr. Gigliotti is a dedicated proponent of Engel and Romano's "Biopsychosocial model" and believes strongly in the value of longitudinal relationships and in caring for the whole patient, not just their disease(s).

Dr. Gigliotti's primary academic focus is medical education, and he is deeply committed to training the next generation of medical students, residents, and fellows. He currently serves as Block Leader for the Endocrinology disease block (in the 2nd year medical student "Disease Processes and Therapeutics" course).

Dr. Gigliotti is an active member in the American Thyroid Association, the Endocrine Society, and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, serving on various national committees. He serves on the editorial boards of the journals Thyroid, and Endocrine Practice.

Certified Specialties

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Endocrine/Metabolism (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Harvard Medical School. 2015 - 2018

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2014

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2012

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2011

Awards

Arthur W. Bauman Teaching Award. 2020

Primary Care Teaching Award. 2018

Clinical Fellows Excellence in Teaching Award. 2017

Nomination for the Partners Outstanding Resident/Fellow as Teacher Award. 2017 - 2018

Nomination for the Partners Outstanding Resident/Fellow as Teacher Award. 2016 - 2017

Jacob Holler Award. 2015

The Murphy Faculty Award. 2014

William L. Morgan Award. 2013

Class of 1990 Resident Teaching Award. 2013

Arnold P. Gold Foundation's Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. 2012

David A. Hallar Award. 2012

Doran J. Stevens Prize. 2011

Dr. Charles Kochakian Award. 2011

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. 2010

Gold Humanism Honour Society. 2010

Disease Processes & Therapeutics Book Award. 2009

Golden Key International Honour Society. 2005

Research

Dr. Gigliotti's research background (fellowship) is in the molecular and microenvironmental profiling of thyroid cancers, along with the development of novel treatments/combination regimens for patients with advanced thyroid cancers, including the use of small molecule inhibitors and immunotherapies...

Publications

Journal Articles

TREATMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM BY AGE AND SEX IN THE UNITED STATES: A NHANES AND OPTUM CLAIMS DATA ANALYSIS.

Tessnow AH, Gigliotti BJ, Perkins JM, Schneiderman CP, Pinsky B, Guo D, Barger B, Singh V, Flores OA, Wyne KL

Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.. 2024 December 10 Epub 12/10/2024.

A Review of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases and Their Complex Interplay with Female Fertility.

Carafone L, Knutson AJ, Gigliotti BJ

Seminars in reproductive medicine.. 2024 September 42 (3):178-192. Epub 12/12/2024.

Fundamentals and recent advances in the evaluation and management of medullary thyroid carcinoma.

Gigliotti BJ, Brooks JA, Wirth LJ

Molecular and cellular endocrinology.. 2024 June 12592 :112295. Epub 06/12/2024.

Differentiated thyroid cancer: a focus on post-operative thyroid hormone replacement and thyrotropin suppression therapy.

Gigliotti BJ, Jasim S

Endocrine.. 2024 February 83 (2):251-258. Epub 10/12/2023.

Effectors Enabling Adaptation to Mitochondrial Complex I Loss in Hürthle Cell Carcinoma.

Gopal RK, Vantaku VR, Panda A, Reimer B, Rath S, To TL, Fisch AS, Cetinbas M, Livneh M, Calcaterra MJ, Gigliotti BJ, Pierce KA, Clish CB, Dias-Santagata D, Sadow PM, Wirth LJ, Daniels GH, Sadreyev RI, Calvo SE, Parangi S, Mootha VK

Cancer discovery.. 2023 August 413 (8):1904-1921. Epub 1900 01 01.

International multicentre review of perioperative management and outcome for catecholamine-producing tumours.

Groeben H, Walz MK, Nottebaum BJ, Alesina PF, Greenwald A, Schumann R, Hollmann MW, Schwarte L, Behrends M, Rössel T, Groeben C, Schäfer M, Lowery A, Hirata N, Yamakage M, Miller JA, Cherry TJ, Nelson A, Solorzano CC, Gigliotti B, Wang TS, Wietasch JKG, Friederich P, Sheppard B, Graham PH, Weingarten TN, Sprung J

The British journal of surgery.. 2020 January 107 (2):e170-e178. Epub 1900 01 01.

Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy augments lenvatinib's efficacy by favorably altering the immune microenvironment of murine anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Gunda V, Gigliotti B, Ashry T, Ndishabandi D, McCarthy M, Zhou Z, Amin S, Lee KE, Stork T, Wirth L, Freeman GJ, Alessandrini A, Parangi S

International journal of cancer.. 2019 May 1144 (9):2266-2278. Epub 01/24/2019.

Combinations of BRAF inhibitor and anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibody improve survival and tumour immunity in an immunocompetent model of orthotopic murine anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Gunda V, Gigliotti B, Ndishabandi D, Ashry T, McCarthy M, Zhou Z, Amin S, Freeman GJ, Alessandrini A, Parangi S

British journal of cancer.. 2018 November 119 (10):1223-1232. Epub 10/17/2018.

Widespread Chromosomal Losses and Mitochondrial DNA Alterations as Genetic Drivers in Hürthle Cell Carcinoma.

Gopal RK, Kübler K, Calvo SE, Polak P, Livitz D, Rosebrock D, Sadow PM, Campbell B, Donovan SE, Amin S, Gigliotti BJ, Grabarek Z, Hess JM, Stewart C, Braunstein LZ, Arndt PF, Mordecai S, Shih AR, Chaves F, Zhan T, Lubitz CC, Kim J, Iafrate AJ, Wirth L, Parangi S, Leshchiner I, Daniels GH, Mootha VK, Dias-Santagata D, Getz G, McFadden DG

Cancer cell.. 2018 August 1334 (2):242-255.e5. Epub 1900 01 01.

PD-L1 and IDO1 Are Expressed in Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma.

Rosenbaum MW, Gigliotti BJ, Pai SI, Parangi S, Wachtel H, Mino-Kenudson M, Gunda V, Faquin WC

Endocrine pathology.. 2018 March 29 (1):59-67. Epub 1900 01 01.

Circulating BRAF Levels Correlate with Treatment in Patients with Thyroid Carcinoma.

Lubitz CC, Zhan T, Gunda V, Amin S, Gigliotti BJ, Fingeret AL, Holm TM, Wachtel H, Sadow PM, Wirth LJ, Sullivan RJ, Panka DJ, Parangi S

Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association.. 2018 March 28 (3):328-339. Epub 02/27/2018.

In vivo prostaglandin E2 treatment alters the bone marrow microenvironment and preferentially expands short-term hematopoietic stem cells.

Frisch BJ, Porter RL, Gigliotti BJ, Olm-Shipman AJ, Weber JM, O'Keefe RJ, Jordan CT, Calvi LM

Blood.. 2009 November 5114 (19):4054-63. Epub 09/02/2009.

Parathyroid hormone stimulates expression of the Notch ligand Jagged1 in osteoblastic cells.

Weber JM, Forsythe SR, Christianson CA, Frisch BJ, Gigliotti BJ, Jordan CT, Milner LA, Guzman ML, Calvi LM

Bone.. 2006 September 39 (3):485-93. Epub 05/02/2006.

Books

2022 Endocrine Case Management: Meet the Professor (2022)

Chapter: "What's New in the Treatment of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer?"

Authors: Gigliotti BJ

Publisher: The Endocrine Society 2022

A Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology (2021)

Chapter: "Drug-induced Hypothyroidism."

Authors: Gigliotti BJ

Publisher: Springer-Verlag 2021

Surgery of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands (2020)

Chapter: Fine-Needle Aspiration and Molecular Analysis

Authors: Gigliotti BJ, Russell MD, Shonka D, Stathatos N

Publisher: Elsevier, Saunders 2020

Facing Diabetes: A Guide for Patients and their Families (2019)

Chapter: What types of medications and/or other treatments are available to treat diabetes?

Authors: Gigliotti BJ, Wexler D

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, Columbus, OH 2019

Facing Diabetes: A Guide for Patients and their Families (2019)

Chapter: What is insulin, and how is it used to treat diabetes?

Authors: Gigliotti BJ, Wexler D

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, Columbus, OH 2019

Pocket Primary Care (2018)

Chapter: Thyroid Disease

Authors: Gigliotti BJ

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2018

Pocket Primary Care (2018)

Chapter: Thyroid Nodules

Authors: Gigliotti BJ

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2018

Management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (2017)

Chapter: Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Hürthle Cell Thyroid Cancer

Authors: Gigliotti BJ, Parangi S

Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland 2017

Decision Support in Medicine (2016)

Chapter: Hypogonadism and Testosterone Treatment [Internet]

Authors: Gigliotti BJ, Hayes FJ

Publisher: Clinical Decision Support Programs, Wilmington, DE 2016

Ratings & Comments

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5.0

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5.0

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Patient Comments

I am grateful that Dr Gigliotti joined UofR; his caring way, knowledge and passion for his focus (endocrine) Is evident with every encounter. He cares about my overall health as well as my understanding of my situation and future. He takes his time and is so sincere.

Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Gigliotti, was unbelievable. He Was an excellent listener, was able to condense things down to a manageable size, made an extra effort to figure out what my problem was and to treat it successfully. He is absolutely awesome.

Sep 15, 2024

Dr. G was amazing

Aug 27, 2024

Very good answers to questions with appropriate details

Aug 18, 2024

Excited my expectations

Aug 16, 2024

I would recommend Dr. Gigliotti to anyone with a need to see an endocrinologist [...]

Aug 11, 2024

Dr. Gigliotti is one of the best. He is personable, patient, extremely knowledgeable, and has teacher-like qualities in his explanations. He puts my mind at ease, and I have complete trust in him.

Aug 08, 2024

Dr Gigliotti is of of the very best Health Care Providers that a Patient could ever hope for. He is so very knowledgeable patient, kind, and caring.

Jul 31, 2024

Dr. Gigliotti was amazing! He took a lot of time explaining my medical issues and what his plan of action was. Dr. Gigliotti really took his time with me and offered a lot of hope and encouragement. Dr. Noor was also very thorough and it appeared that she was really listening to my history and concerns. Both doctors really read my chart and knew my entire history before I even met with them.

Jul 27, 2024

5.0

I'm very satisfied with this provider and his folow ups.

Jun 30, 2024

Dr. G is the best!

Jun 28, 2024

5.0

No need to be overly concerns. For him quite routine and felt very strongly that nodule were benign. Which they were

Jun 21, 2024

5.0

I have much respect and confidence in Dr. Gigliotti. [...]

Jun 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Gigliotti is truly a rare physician who went very deep in his analysis of my very complicated case, and showed genuine concern in helping me.

Jun 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti was most helpful with my co cerns and put at ease with a good treatment plan. I was very happy to see him and appreciated the time he spent with me to explain all my options.

May 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Gigliotti is most knowledgeable and also very personable! It's wonderful to have both of these qualities in a healthcare professional!!!

May 17, 2024

5.0

[...] I was grateful for Dr. Gigliotti's expertise, attention, time spent, friendliness and explanations.

May 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is an excellent physician! He listens and explains if I have any questions & always demonstrates concern for MY concerns.

May 01, 2024

5.0

I was asked several times if I had any more questions.

May 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. G is very easy to talk to and is very concerned about my treatment and recommends things I can do to help my treatment along! He's wonderful!

Mar 25, 2024

Dr. Gigliotti is what patients wished ALL providers were: professional, caring, concerned, respectful, knowledgeable. He takes the time to know the patient as an individual, which does so much to alleviate concerns.

Mar 22, 2024

He is great

Jan 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Gigliotti is an amazing Doctor!! He is so knowledgeable and so attentive and thorough at the same time so compassionate.

Dec 24, 2023

5.0

I have been to many endocrinologists and I can't recommend Dr. Gigliotti enough.

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is outstanding!

Dec 18, 2023

5.0

He's a very good listener and compassionate

Nov 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti was thoroughly prepared for our appointment. He knew my medical history and went through the scan I recently had. Looking at the scans were very helpful. He is very kind, experienced, really cares about his patients. I feel in very good hands.

Nov 13, 2023

5.0

One of the best experiences I've had with doctors.

Nov 12, 2023

5.0

This doctor is great - highly professional, friendly, and absolutely cares about the patient.

Nov 10, 2023

5.0

The provided was very knowledgeable about my health issues, a good listener and very personable. The visit was pleasant

Oct 08, 2023

Dr. Gigliotti is wonderful and always makes sure my treatment plan is working.

Oct 08, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. G for a few years now and he is always professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and is very inclusive of me in my care plan.

Aug 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. was GREAT!! Well worth the long wait to schedule appt.; talked w/me & husband for almost an hr., knew my chart history when he saw us. Gave me hope to finding out what's wrong.

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is the most thoughtful and thorough doctor I have ever had.

Aug 16, 2023

5.0

So pleased with Dr. G.

Aug 16, 2023

5.0

I am VERY satisfied with Dr. Gigliotti and the care I receive with him.

Jul 27, 2023

5.0

I've been struggling with some health issues and Dr. Gigliotti was the first person to validate my concerns, offer advice, and a path forward. He showed genuine care and concern for me as both a person and as a patient. He has the best bedside manner of any doctor I have seen and truly made me feel as though my issues are fixable and that we can find the cause.

Jun 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is the most competent and courteous doctor who takes his time to thoroughly explains your condition in terms that a lay person can easily understand. UR is lucky to have him!

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Gigliotti exemplifies the meaning of the very best Doctor a patient could be blessed to have. He is so kind, caring, intelligent, patient and the very best!

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is wonderful. Thank you for asking

Jun 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti has my highest level of endorsement. His professionalism and expertise is exceptional. He truly listens to my concerns!

May 14, 2023

5.0

A+ for Dr Ben

Apr 23, 2023

5.0

HE IS ONE OF THE BEST DOCTORS YOU HAVE !

Apr 17, 2023

5.0

Benjamin Gigliotti is by far one of the most caring, Compassionate, and empathetic providers I have, or even have known.

Apr 15, 2023

4.6

Dr. G was awesome. He took a lot of time explaining

Apr 07, 2023

5.0

Outstanding endoscopy care!

Apr 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti was excellent! He had complete familiarity with my health records, listened carefully, took careful notes and wrote up a detailed assessment. He spent ample time with me to understand how I might be able to be helped with my health concerns.

Apr 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Gigliotti always spends as much time as I need as a patient very good bedside manner

Mar 12, 2023

Dr. Gigliotti is hands down the best doctor I've ever had. He actually gets to know his patients and listens to your concerns.

Mar 11, 2023

5.0

As I'd said earlier, Dr. Gigliotti is very knowledgeable, caring and attentive. I always recommend him to anyone looking for an Endocrinologist.

Mar 11, 2023

5.0

Thorough, helpful, knowledgeable shared concerns, and reviewed options, answered all questions.

Feb 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is my endocrinologist. He is an excellent physician and out of the 5 Star rating people use, I would give him 6 Stars if I could. I will always recommend him to others and have mentioned him to two friends [...].

Feb 23, 2023

5.0

I thought Dr. Gigliotti was excellent. [...]

Feb 19, 2023

5.0

As soon as we left the office, I was on social media praising Dr Gigliotti

Jan 20, 2023

5.0

The Provider was very apologetic upon his arrival in the exam room for my wait. He gave me undivided attention and explained my ultrasound results clearly and with compassion. Such a kind and knowledgeable physician!

Dec 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is the BEST. His engagement is unmatched. He is never in a rush and so kind.

Nov 23, 2022

5.0

He is the BEST on every category

Nov 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti was very professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful, thorough, calm, friendly, unhurried and a great listener.

Oct 05, 2022

5.0

Very impressed with the care I received.

Sep 21, 2022

5.0

Doctor G is awesome.

Sep 16, 2022

Have recommended Dr. G to several people.

Sep 11, 2022

5.0

Broke it down so it was easy to understand, talked short & long term goals.

Aug 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is an excellent physician. I am impressed by his medical knowledge and am grateful that he Is open to anwering my questions.

Aug 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is a wonderful doctor.

Aug 21, 2022

5.0

This was my first time seeing Dr. Gigliotti. He was knowledgeable about my history. We discussed moving forward and he explained everything and asked if the plan was to my liking.

Aug 20, 2022

5.0

Dr Gigliotti is an excellent physician. Very compassionate, easy to talk to, and always follows-up with any questions one might have.

Aug 15, 2022

Dr. Gigliotti is fantastic. Excellent bedside manner and very knowledgeable.

Aug 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is a very compassionate and caring doctor.

Jul 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. G is always so attentive and knowledgeable. He is respectful and easy to communicate with.

Jul 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti was incredible. He was knowledgeable, positive, and developed a valuable level of trust with my healthcare concerns.

Jul 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti was very attentive to my health concerns, spoke clearly with details explaining my health needs and his recommendations. He understood my concerns and knew my history. I appreciated his clarity and attentiveness.

Jul 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Gigliotti was excellent

Jul 15, 2022

5.0

I have recommended this practice to friends & family esp. this provider.

Jun 23, 2022

5.0

This provider and his NP I would highly recommend [...]

Jun 13, 2022

Dr. Gigliotti is a great physician he really cares about his patients in addition he is very knowledgeable in his field. I thank God everyday for Dr. Gigliotti!

Jun 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is one of the best health care practitioners that I've had in my 65 years. He is intelligent, thoughtful, caring, and professional. It doesn't get any better. I have referred him to many others in need of an endocrinologist.

Jun 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is superior in his explanations, concern, knowledge, listening. Outstanding doctor and individual.

May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti was extremely thorough.

May 11, 2022

Dr G is the best Endo I have seen and I recommend him to everyone I meet with thyroid issues.

May 07, 2022

I cannot recommend Dr. Gigliotti highly enough.

Apr 18, 2022

Very satisfied with my visit-my concerns were heard and responded to with thoughtful explanations.

Apr 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Gigliotti is one of the kindest, caring, and wonderful Caregivers that I am blessed to have. He is so knowledgeable and intelligent, and treats me as a whole- emotionally and physically. He is an absolutely wonderful Doctor.

Apr 06, 2022

My experiences with Dr. Gigliotti have all been good; I trust that he will tell me the truth about my medical issues. He is very professional at all times.

Apr 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Gigliotti is the best endocrinologist I could ask for. He explains himself with facts that I can understand and he listens to concerns and symptoms.

Apr 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is an amazing doctor. My appointment was so pleasantly memorable that I just had to note It on this survey!

Mar 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti's high standard of care is what a patient would wish all medical providers to share.

Mar 19, 2022

5.0

Very personable, caring, thorough.

Mar 17, 2022

5.0

Thanks again.

Mar 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent experience all the way around.

Mar 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is awesome! He's always prepared for our visit with my history, and takes the time to listen and explain! I never feel rushed or unheard!!!I have recommended him several times!!!

Mar 06, 2022

Ben gave me options about medication and then asked my opinion on what I wanted to do.

Mar 05, 2022

5.0

I am very impressed

Feb 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. G. we thorough and listened to my concerns. I am very confident in his care for me.

Feb 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gigliotti is a caring, competent, and compassionate endocrinologist.

Feb 15, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended Dr Gigliotti to a friend

Feb 10, 2022