Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Thyroid Care
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Supporting Your Thyroid and Parathyroid Health
At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we provide expert care for all thyroid and parathyroid conditions. Our Thyroid Center offers comprehensive services, from diagnosis to treatment, ensuring you receive personalized, compassionate care.
Understanding the Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ in your neck. It makes hormones that control how your body uses energy. The parathyroid glands, located behind the thyroid, help control the amount of calcium in your blood and bones. Both are very important for your overall health.
Thyroid Disorders
At BIDMC, our expert endocrinologists care for all thyroid and parathyroid conditions. These conditions can cause a range of symptoms if your body has too much or too little of certain hormones. Some symptoms may include weight changes, feeling very tired, vision problems or changes in heart rate.
Common Thyroid Conditions
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid): This means your thyroid makes too much hormone, which can speed up your metabolism.
- Thyroid nodules: These are lumps that can form in the thyroid gland. They are usually not cancer.
- Graves' disease: An autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism.
- Multinodular goiter: An enlarged thyroid with multiple nodules.
- Hyperparathyroidism: When the parathyroid glands make too much hormone, causing high calcium levels.
Our Thyroid Nodule Clinic offers specialized care for thyroid nodules. We provide diagnostic evaluations and treatments, both medical and surgical.
We also care for autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's disease. For more information, visit our rheumatology and immunology services.
More About Thyroid Care
Screening & Diagnostic Services
We offer various radiology and laboratory screenings to check thyroid function and detect issues early. These include:
- Thyroid function test: A blood test to check hormone levels. Learn more about our thyroid and parathyroid scans.
- Physical exam and medical history: Your primary care doctor will examine your neck and ask about symptoms.
- Thyroid biopsy: A small sample of thyroid tissue is taken to check for cancer.
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA): A type of biopsy using a thin needle.
Genetic Testing
We offer specialized genetic testing to help identify thyroid issues. Learn more about our genetic testing for cancer services.
Treatment Options
We provide a variety of treatment options that range from minimally invasive to more advanced technology and interventional procedures:
- Advanced interventional radiology
- Medications
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Radioactive iodine therapy
- Robotic surgery
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
