About the Program

The Thyroid Second Opinion Service provides expert consultation for patients with thyroid conditions that are complex, previously difficult to manage, or causing ongoing concern for patients and their physicians. In general, patients are seen once for a comprehensive assessment and recommendations for future care by either their current physicians or other local thyroid experts.

All patients are seen by Dr. Paul Ladenson, an endocrinologist with long experience in thyroid disease diagnosis and management.

Dr. Ladenson has served as president of the American Thyroid Association, editor of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Endocrinology Board Examination Committee.

Dr. Ladenson’s expertise includes diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, and thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.