Thyroid Center
Specialists in Thyroid Care
Our Thyroid Center is recognized for its expertise in benign and malignant thyroid disease, and for its distinguished research in thyroid cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Our team is committed to the long term care of patients, helping them to understand their disease, the importance of taking their medications and monitoring their thyroid condition.
Conditions We Treat Include:
Meeting All Your Medical Needs
The multidisciplinary team, comprised of endocrinologists, radiologists, pathologists and surgeons, works together to meet all your medical needs including:
- Medical history evaluation
- Physical exam
- Laboratory tests
- Thyroid/parathyroid scans
- Thyroid ultrasounds
- Fine needle aspiration
- Any surgical procedures that may be necessary
Collaboration with Referring Physicians
Through the continuing collaboration with referring doctors, the Thyroid Center Team follows you through all stages of your disease. Physicians, surgeons and staff provide ongoing communication regarding your treatment. By providing timely feedback to referring doctors and expediting your return to your primary care physician, we can resolve thyroid issues more efficiently.
Treatment Options
Our division offers a well-balanced range of services with the latest technology and expertise, including:
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Ultrasound and fine needle aspirations to improve diagnosis and eliminate the need for surgery in many patients
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Minimally invasive techniques and cosmetic approaches using smaller incisions
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Recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring
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Minimally invasive parathyroid surgery
Endocrine Surgery
The Thyroid Center offers coordinated services designed to meet the complex needs of patients with thyroid and parathyroid conditions. The surgical team's expertise lies in their significant commitment to research and development.
Recognition for Cancer Care
We are proud to announce that BIDMC cancer care was ranked #17 in the nation and among the top 2 in the state by U.S. News & World Report in 2023.
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