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Our Approach to Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine surgery is a specialty of general surgery that deals specifically with organs of the endocrine system; thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. It is a relatively new specialty that combines the medical knowledge required to diagnose and treat endocrine disorders with the technical expertise required to execute surgery when needed. Close interdisciplinary management is the hallmark of endocrine surgery, which involves working together with endocrinologists, medical internists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and additional specialties. With this team-based approach, the patient is treated comprehensively in order to achieve the best outcomes.

Conditions We Treat

  • Abdominal Wall Hernias
  • Abscess incision and drainage
  • Adrenal adenoma
  • Adrenal cancer
  • Appendicitis
  • Conn’s syndrome
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Parathyroid cancer
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Suspicious thyroid nodules
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid goiter

Treatments and Services

  • In-office neck ultrasound
  • Intra-operative PTH monitoring
  • Intra-operative nerve monitoring
  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
  • Neck dissection
  • Subtotal parathyroidectomy
  • Targeted parathyroidectomy
  • Thyroid lobectomy
  • Total thyroidectomy

Why Choose Summit Health

The Summit Health model of comprehensive care delivery with an expansive network of offices, services, and facilities is uniquely suited to the specialty of endocrine surgery. The team mentality required to achieve the highest standard of care for patients is paramount to the entire organization and of particular importance in treating patients with endocrine disorders. Endocrine surgeons at Summit Health correspond directly with their colleagues in other specialties in order to facilitate and expedite care. The latest guidelines and evidence-based approaches to treating endocrine disease are strictly adhered to and excellent outcomes are achieved in surgery, which is performed by board-certified and fellowship trained surgeons.