Thyroid Disorders

More than 12 percent of Americans will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. Left untreated, thyroid disorders can lead to other serious conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, or infertility. If you've been diagnosed with thyroid disease - whether common or complex – we offer comprehensive care, providing advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments and personalized support.

Thyroid Center Program Overview

An entire team working for you: Patients benefit from a team-based approach that includes endocrinologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists and oncologists, working together to provide seamless, evidence-based care. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists provides accurate diagnosis, the latest treatment options and personalized care plans, leading to the best outcomes. Our program highlights include:

• Advanced diagnostics for faster and more accurate detection of thyroid disorders
• Access to innovative, minimally invasive treatments
• High-quality surgical outcomes performed by surgical teams that have performed thousands of cases over their careers and are guided by continuous improvement
• Comprehensive support from a dedicated nurse navigator who is there for you every step of the way. They personalize your care, scheduling tests and treatments and continuing to monitor follow-up care.

Learning More About Thyroid Disorders

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that releases hormones that control the body’s metabolism. The thyroid releases hormones regulate a range of bodily functions. Many thyroid disorders involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones. Thyroid specialists at the Atlantic Health can help patients manage and treat thyroid disorders, including proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Thyroid Conditions We Treat

Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

Patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are evaluated, followed by suitable diagnostic work up and treatment. The service includes management of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism in pregnant women.

Parathyroid Disorders

Patients with hypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism, or parathyroid adenomas are evaluated by our medical team. We provide appropriate diagnostic work up and treatment that includes medical treatment or surgical consultation.

Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. It may be painful and tender when caused by an infection or trauma, or painless when caused by an autoimmune condition or medications.

Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer

Patients with thyroid nodules are examined by our medical team and, if needed, by our thyroid surgeons. We have vast experience on the operations of thyroid nodule and thyroid cancer and are available for the surgical consultation.

Our Medical Team and Services Provided

We are focused on detailed, in-depth care of a patient with hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.

Patients can see any of these medical specialists, depending on diagnosis:

Endocrinologists

Endocrinologists evaluate patients by performing a physical examination and evaluation of thyroid hormones, including thyroid related imaging. Several of our endocrinologists are ECNU (Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound) certified and are experts at performing ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations of thyroid nodules and lymph nodes.

Surgical oncologists

In cases of thyroid cancer, surgical oncologists will remove the thyroid or a portion of it. Sometimes removal of lymph nodes is also required. Patients usually go home the same or next day and return to their usual day-to-day life within 48-72 hours.

Head and neck radiologists

Head and neck radiologists provide diagnosis and treatment of specific thyroid disorders, such as hyperthyroidism, and cancer, including papillary and follicular thyroid cancer.

Pathologists

Thyroid nodules are common and although the majority are benign, approximately 5% to 15% may be cancerous. To determine this, a percutaneous fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology may be performed. The FNA cytology yields definite results (benign or malignant) in most cases. There is a subset of patients, however, in which results are atypical. In these cases, molecular studies are performed to determine the risk of malignancy and provide adequate clinical management.

Ear, nose and throat specialists

Otolaryngologists are specialists who evaluate the patient's thyroid and parathyroid condition. They take a minimally invasive approach to evaluate the patients' vocal cord function prior to surgery. Vocal cord evaluation may also be performed following surgery, if necessary, to ensure appropriate recovery of vocal fold function.

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