Thyroid Care

Specialized Care for Parathyroid and Thyroid Conditions

At Anna Jaques Hospital, we treat common and complex disorders of the parathyroid and thyroid. Thyroid cancer is rare. We can detect it early, and we often achieve a cure with treatment.

Making a Comprehensive Diagnosis

Conditions of the parathyroid and thyroid affect more than 20 million Americans. If you have a thyroid disorder, you may experience these or other symptoms:

• Changes in weight
• Fatigue
• Sweating
• Trouble sleeping

We provide multidisciplinary care to diagnose and treat your condition. Your team includes a variety of specialists:

• Endocrinologists
• Head and neck surgeons
• Pathologists
• Radiologists
• Weight management specialists

To make a diagnosis, your doctor may combine expert pathologic evaluation with these or other leading-edge tests:

• Advanced imaging and ultrasound
• Intraoperative laboratory/pathology testing
• Pathologic evaluation
• Radioactive iodine uptake testing
• Rapid parathyroid hormone testing
• Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy

Advanced Treatment

Once your care team makes a diagnosis, we discuss your treatment options. Together, we create a personalized care plan just for you. It’s our goal to help you achieve the best quality of life.

Your treatment may include a range of care techniques:

• Lifestyle changes, such as exercise and nutrition
• Medical management
• Surgery

Our experienced head and neck surgeons perform more than 500 endocrine procedures every year. You can relax knowing you’re in good hands with our team of experts.

If your diagnosis is complex, we coordinate seamless care from specialists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Our clinical affiliation with BIDMC, a major academic medical center and Harvard University teaching hospital, gives you access to an expanded network of advanced care.