Thyroid/Parathyroid Center The Georgia Regents Thyroid/Parathyroid Center is a specialized multidisciplinary center including the expertise of endocrinologists, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists dedicated to providing outstanding medical and surgical care for patients with thyroid and parathyroid disease. This “one-stop care” approach serves patients with the full range of structural and functional thyroid and parathyroid disorders. State-of-the-art diagnostic tests include advanced techniques such as endoscopic (minimally invasive) thyroid and parathyroid surgery and ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid and parathyroid conditions such as: • Thyroid nodules • Multinodular goiters • Thyroid cancer • Hyperthyroidism • Hyperparathyroidism • Hypercalcemia
Contact Us Don’t let thyroid or parathyroid problems undermine your health. Call Georgia Regents Thyroid/Parathyroid Center at 706-721-4400 for more information or schedule an appointment online at grhealth.org/thyroid.
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Thyroid Lumps and Bumps
Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that secretes thyroid hormone and controls your metabolism.
Thyroid Lumps & Bumps
Thyroid lumps and bumps are very common. The majority don’t cause symptoms and can’t be felt. A common name for a thyroid lump is a thyroid nodule. Approximately 5 percent of thyroid nodules are cancerous.
Thyroid Nodule Cancer Risks
Factors that increase the risk that a thyroid nodule will be cancerous include: • History of radiation exposure • Family members with cancer
Thyroid Ultrasound
A thyroid ultrasound is used to find nodules in the thyroid. It is a fast, painless, and safe way to help guide a patient to further evaluation if needed.
Our Specialized Team William S. Duke, MD Assistant Professor, Endocrine Surgery Clinical interests: All disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid including hyperparathyroidism (primary and renal), goiters, cancer, Graves’ disease, and hyperthyroidism
David J. Terris, MD Regents Professor, Endocrine Surgery Clinical interests: All disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid including hyperparathyroidism (primary and renal), goiters, cancer, Graves’ disease, and hyperthyroidism
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