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We provide comprehensive care for patients with thyroid (thyroid cancers, Graves disease, multinodular goiter, thyroid cysts and nodules), parathyroid (primary, secondary and tertiary (renal) hyperparathyroidism) and adrenal diseases (pheochromocytoma, Cushing's, hyperaldosteronism, adrenal tumors and adrenocortical carcinoma), including genetic syndromes (MEN 1, MEN 2A, MEN 2B, FMTC and others). Care for each patient will be coordinated with endocrinologist. If patient does not have endocrinologist we will recommend one in your area. Genetic counseling will be provided for every patient with genetic syndrome. We conduct monthly Endocrine Case Conferences that specifically discuss ongoing care for each patient with complex diagnostic problem with participation of endocrinologist, pathologist, oncologist, genetic counselor, radiologist or nuclear medicine physician. We also have monthly Thyroid Cancer Patients’ Support Group Conference (for next scheduled Patient Support Conference please call my office and ask Megan) If you are coming for a PARATHYROID consultation, please bring the following laboratory data and tests results: serum Ca (2-3 test results preferred to establish history) serum PTH (2-3 test results preferred to establish history) serum electrolytes serum Vitamin D level Bone density study 24-hour urine calcium Sestamibi scan, (Please bring the films as well as the report from the radiologist) Neck / Thyroid ultrasound (Please bring the films as well as the report from the radiologist)
If you are coming for a THYROID consultation, please bring the following laboratory data and tests results: Serum electrolytes Thyroid Function Tests (TFT’s): TSH, free T4, T3 Neck / Thyroid Ultrasound (Please bring the films as well as the report) Any neck imaging studies (CT or MRI) (bring the films and report) Thyroid biopsy results if any Thyroid Iodine Uptake Studies (nuclear medicine study) if any
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