Thyroid Center

We offer the latest non-surgical and surgical treatments for all forms of thyroid and parathyroid conditions.

Thyroid Disease Treatment in Central Massachusetts

If you’ve been diagnosed with thyroid disease or are struggling with unexplained symptoms, we can help. Endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons at our Thyroid Center use the latest imaging technology and surgical techniques to evaluate and treat thyroid disease, including thyroid nodules and cancer.

Understanding Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease

The thyroid is a tiny gland in your neck that makes and releases a hormone that controls metabolism (how your body uses energy). Thyroid problems can lead to too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) or too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). These conditions affect everything from your weight to your heart rate.

Parathyroid disease affects the four glands behind your thyroid. These glands make a hormone that regulates how much calcium is in your blood and bones. Parathyroid hormone imbalances cause too much calcium to build up in your blood and may lead to osteoporosis and other problems.

Hyperthyroidism and Other Thyroid Disorders We Treat

People throughout Central Massachusetts turn to us for our depth and breadth of expertise with common and rare disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid.

Our Approach to Thyroid Disease Care

Our endocrinologists and other providers personalize treatments to help you manage your thyroid condition and enjoy a better quality of life. 

  • Diagnosis: We diagnose thyroid and parathyroid disease using thyroid function blood tests and imaging exams such as ultrasounds. We may take a sample of tissue from your glands (fine needle aspiration biopsy) to check for cancer. 
  • Medication: Medication can regulate the amount of hormone your thyroid produces. Other drugs can help manage symptoms, such as a fast heart rate. 
  • Surgery: In some cases, we do surgery to remove part or all of your thyroid or parathyroid glands. We carefully plan each surgery and do intraoperative hormone monitoring to minimize side effects of the procedure.

Nationally Accredited Thyroid Center

Our Thyroid Center is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, a national association that sets rigorous quality standards for performing and interpreting ultrasounds. We voluntarily seek this accreditation to continually improve the care we provide. 
 

Why Choose Our Thyroid Specialists?

Multispecialty Team

Endocrinologists and thyroid surgeons work with otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat specialists), head and neck surgeons, oncologists and other experts to build your treatment plan. You receive comprehensive care from a collaborative team. 

Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery

If you need thyroid or parathyroid surgery, we use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Our surgeons make small incisions to remove tumors or glands, so there’s less damage to nerves and tissues in your neck. You recover faster, with less pain and scarring. 

Advanced Training

Our team includes endocrinologists with advanced certification in neck ultrasound from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. This training qualifies them to evaluate and diagnose all forms of thyroid and parathyroid disease. It also helps them plan your treatment with better accuracy.

Specialized Thyroid Care in Worcester

Our Thyroid Center is at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Specialists at the Center can help coordinate your treatment with primary care providers and other specialists in locations throughout Central Massachusetts, making it easy to get the care you need. 

Get Started

Call 855-UMASS-MD or request an appointment with a thyroid or parathyroid specialist. 

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