The physicians and staff at the Stanford Parathyroid Center offer world-class, comprehensive care to patients with parathyroid disorders. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts are uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat the full spectrum of patients with hyperparathyroidism including those with parathyroid adenomas, parathyroid hyperplasia, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism due to kidney disease, persistent and recurrent hyperparathyroidism, familial genetic syndromes such as MENI and MENII, and parathyroid cancer. We are committed to ensuring the highest cure rate and best outcomes for our patients and strive to create a seamless patient experience throughout the diagnostic and treatment process. We welcome and serve patients from the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as patients nationwide and worldwide.
World-class, high volume surgical expertise. Our program is known for having among the most specialized and internationally recognized surgeons in the world. This level of specialization has led to a high-volume practice, which research has shown improves outcomes for patients. Our surgeons use state-of the-art surgical approaches and technology to achieve the highest cure rate while minimizing risk and optimizing the cosmetic outcome. These include mini-incision parathyroidectomy, rapid intra-operative hormone testing, nerve monitoring, and cryopreservation of parathyroid tissue for high-risk patients.
Highly specialized endocrinology expertise. Our endocrinology group features providers with particular expertise in diagnosing the various forms of hyperparathyroidism, managing serious adverse effects of hyperparathyroidism such as osteoporosis, as well as counseling and coordinating comprehensive care for patients and their family members with rare genetic syndromes that affect the parathyroid glands.
State-of-the art diagnostic expertise. Pre-operative radiology tests or “localizing tests” are useful adjuncts that help surgeons determine the optimal surgical plan for each patient, especially in the re-operative setting. Our radiology specialists provide the highest-quality imaging capabilities for parathyroid localization, including high resolution ultrasonography, three-dimensional Sestamibi-SPECT, four-dimensional computed tomography, and selective venous sampling.
Patient-centered precision medicine. At Stanford, it is our vision and passion to provide individualized care that is both high-tech and high-touch. We create customized treatment plans by harnessing the power of scientific and collective patient data and tailoring it to our patients’ individual values, lifestyles, and treatment goals.
Cutting-edge research and innovation. Our physicians are invested in advancing the frontiers of parathyroid care through clinical research and innovating new medications and technologies to enhance patients’ lives.
Conditions we treat:
- Primary hyperparathyroidism
- Renal (secondary and tertiary) hyperparathyroidism
- Persistent and recurrent hyperparathyroidism
- Familial hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid cancer