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Thyroid experts in the head and neck endocrine surgery team diagnose and treat patients with a variety of thyroid and parathyroid conditions including tumors, nodules and hyperparythroidism. If you have been diagnosed with a thyroid or parathyroid condition, you can count on us to provide a personalized treatment plan, tailored to your unique condition and personal needs.
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Our team of otolaryngologists (ENT) are specialized in the treatment of head and neck disorders.
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Since each person’s diagnosis and situation is different, having a multi-specialty team is essential to ensuring you get the required care for your thyroid or parathyroid condition. Our head and neck endocrine surgery team is composed of surgeons, endocrinologists, pathologists, radiologists and rehabilitation therapists who work together to develop a plan especially for you that addresses your care before, during and after treatment.
The team also includes you and your family, and we are dedicated to ensuring that you fully understand and are comfortable with the recommended course of treatment.
By receiving specialized training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, our expert surgeons have a unique understanding of the anatomy of the head and neck, enabling them to achieve excellent results when performing surgery in the intricate areas that include the voice box, trachea, upper esophagus and vocal cord nerves.
Thyroid and Parathyroid Conditions FAQ's | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins head/neck/thyroid surgeon, Ralph Tufano, answers commonly asked questions about the treatment of thyroid tumors and how Johns Hopkins multidisciplinary team treats and diagnoses thyroid tumors and nodules.
Transoral Thyroidectomy: FAQs with Jonathon Russell, M.D.
Johns Hopkins head and neck endocrine surgeon, Jonathon Russell, M.D. discusses transoral thyroidectomy, or scarless thyroid surgery. He explains the advantages of this surgery, who is a good candidate and what to expect after the procedure.
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