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Alexander L. Shifrin, MD, FACS, FACE, FEBS (Endocrine Surgery), ECNU, FISS
Thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery in Monmouth County, NJ
Alexander Shifrin, MD, FACS, FACE, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon. He is Surgical Director of Endocrinology at Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center in Freehold. He operates only on the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.
Small neck scar, no drain, and most thyroid and parathyroid patients go home the same day.
Call (732) 792-5003 Request a consultation
Office: 55 Willow Ln, Suite 101, Englishtown, NJ 07726. Surgery at Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. Patients from Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties and across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are welcome.
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What Dr. Shifrin treats
Not sure which page fits you? Call (732) 792-5003 or request a consultation. Bring your ultrasound, biopsy and blood test reports if you have them.
Why patients choose Dr. Shifrin
| What you get | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Surgery on three glands only | Dr. Shifrin treats only the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. He performs more than 400 thyroid and parathyroid operations and more than 15 adrenal operations a year. |
| Board certified and endocrine surgery fellowship trained | American Board of Surgery certified since 2007, with the Focused Practice Designation in Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Certified by the European Board of Endocrine Surgery (2018), and a board examiner for it since 2019. |
| His own thyroid ultrasound and thyroid nodules FNA biopsy | Dr. Shifrin is board certified in endocrine neck ultrasound and ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy (ECNU). He performs his own parathyroid ultrasound before surgery. |
| Nerve monitoring in every operation | Voice nerve monitoring is used in all thyroid and parathyroid operations to protect your voice. |
| PTH check in the operating room | During parathyroid surgery, blood PTH is measured to confirm the cure before you leave the operating room. |
| Small scar, no drain | The incision is placed in a natural neck crease. Dissolvable stitches are under the skin, the skin is closed with glue, and there is no drain. |
| Home the same day | Most thyroid patients go home in about 6 hours and parathyroid patients in about 3 hours. Adrenal patients usually stay one night. |
What to expect: from first call to follow-up
Bring your reports
Review of tests, ultrasound, plan
At CentraState, Freehold. Mostly outpatient.
Back to normal activity in about a day for most patients
2 to 3 weeks after surgery: wound check and pathology
See what to expect for each operation: thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery and adrenal surgery. See real results in the scar gallery.
Offices and hospital
| Location | Address and contact |
|---|---|
| Office: Englishtown (Marlboro area) | Atlantic Health, 55 Willow Ln, Suite 101, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Phone (732) 792-5003 · Fax (732) 536-0919 Directions |
| Office: Toms River | Toms River Shopping Center, 1 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08753 Directions |
| Surgery: Freehold | Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 Directions |
For referring doctors
Referring a patient with a thyroid nodule, thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, high calcium or an adrenal tumor?
Call (732) 792-5003 or fax records to (732) 536-0919. Helpful records: neck ultrasound, biopsy (FNA) report, thyroid and calcium/PTH blood tests, imaging reports, and adrenal hormone tests.
About Dr. Alexander Shifrin
- Surgical Director of Endocrinology, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ (since 2022).
- Board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2007, one of the first surgeons in the U.S. to earn the Focused Practice Designation in Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery.
- First fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital.
- The only U.S. surgeon certified by the European Board of Endocrine Surgery (FEBS Endocrine, 2018). Elected in 2019 as the sole U.S. board examiner for it.
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American College of Endocrinology (FACE) and the International Society of Surgery (FISS). One of only 12 U.S. Fellows of the International Society of Surgery.
- Board certified in endocrine neck ultrasound and ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy (ECNU).
- Founded the Endocrine Surgery Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in 2006 and led it until 2022.
- Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
- Elected member of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES) and the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES). Member of the Endocrine Society and AACE. Past Vice President of the New Jersey Chapter of AACE.
Read the full biography and CV, or see the Atlantic Health profile and the CentraState profile. You can also verify his certification and find him in the AAES surgeon directory.
Our goal is a standard of care built on evidence-based medicine.
Patient outcomes highlights (PDF, 2017 data) · CESQIP outcomes presentation (2017 data)
Thyroid cancer survivorship: Katie's story
Dr. Shifrin is part of the specialized team that helps patients like Katie. A personal trainer, Katie was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and found encouragement from experts like Dr. Shifrin. Her story led to the book Wellness Protection Program, written with Dr. Shifrin.
Books by Dr. Shifrin
For patients
Wellness Protection Program: The Thyroid Cancer Survivor Story and Recovery Protocol
Katie Napoli, MA, and Alexander Shifrin, MD (2025)
A thyroid cancer survivor shares her journey, and an integrative program for life after treatment: nutrition, lifestyle, mental health, physical recovery and ongoing education.
Celebrities and Famous People with Thyroid Problems
Alexander Shifrin, MD
Publicly reported stories of well-known people with thyroid cancer, goiter, Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, offered for perspective and encouragement.
Thyroid Encyclopedia
Alexander Shifrin, MD, and Svetlana Krasnova, FNP (Balboa Press, 2022)
Plain-language guide to thyroid disease, test results, medical terms and treatment, for patients and families.
For physicians and surgeons
Lange Endocrine Surgery: Clinical Diagnosis and Management
Alexander Shifrin, MD, and Thomas Fahey, MD (McGraw Hill, 2025)
Clinical diagnosis and management in endocrine surgery.
Atlas of Intraoperative Cranial Nerve Monitoring in Thyroid and Head and Neck Surgery
Alexander Shifrin, MD
Illustrated guide to nerve monitoring during thyroid and neck operations.
Atlas of Thyroid Surgery
Alexander Shifrin, MD (Springer)
Step-by-step illustrated thyroid operations.
Endocrine Surgery Comprehensive Board Exam Guide
Alexander Shifrin, MD (Springer)
Study guide for endocrine surgery board examinations.
Atlas of Parathyroid Surgery
Alexander Shifrin, MD (Springer)
Illustrated guide to parathyroid operations.
Atlas of Parathyroid Imaging and Pathology
Alexander Shifrin, MD (Springer)
Parathyroid imaging and pathology images.
Atlas of Adrenal Surgery
Alexander Shifrin, MD (Springer, 2019)
Techniques and outcomes of adrenal surgery, including posterior retroperitoneoscopic and robotic adrenalectomy, with videos.
Common questions
Dr. Shifrin operates only on the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. This includes thyroid nodules, goiter, thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, primary hyperparathyroidism (high calcium), adrenal tumors, and hereditary syndromes such as MEN 1 and MEN 2. Surgery is performed at Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Office visits are in Englishtown (Marlboro area) and Toms River. Call (732) 792-5003 or use the consultation request form on this website. Bring your ultrasound, biopsy, blood test and imaging reports if you have them. Referring doctors can fax records to (732) 536-0919. Most patients do. Thyroid patients usually go home in about 6 hours and parathyroid patients in about 3 hours. Adrenal surgery usually needs one night in the hospital. Thyroid and parathyroid incisions are placed in a natural neck crease. There are no stitches to remove. All stitches are dissolvable and under the skin, and the skin is closed with glue that peels off by itself in about 2 weeks. No. Dr. Shifrin is a surgeon. He prescribes levothyroxine after thyroid surgery, but long-term thyroid hormone management and Hashimoto's thyroiditis are handled by your endocrinologist or primary care doctor. He can see you if surgery is being considered, for example for a large goiter or a suspicious nodule. Many patients are referred by their endocrinologist or primary care doctor, and you can also call the office directly. Check with your insurance plan about its referral rules. Yes. Dr. Shifrin is a world-renowned endocrine surgeon, and patients travel to him from across the United States and from other countries. Many come from Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties and across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Call (732) 792-5003 to plan your visit and surgery.What conditions does Dr. Shifrin treat?
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Call (732) 792-5003, or request a consultation online. Offices in Englishtown and Toms River, NJ.
