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Thyroid surgeon and endocrinologist recommendations
I have a suspicious nodule on my thyroid and have been told I need surgery. I am looking for recommendations for thyroid surgeons and endocrinologists specializing in thyroid disorder (so many focus primarily on diabetes) in the Coral Gables/Miami area.
COMMUNITY LEADER
You don't need an endo to test thyroid function.
Thyroid nodules are very common and, typically, are nothing to worry about, unless they have unusual characteristics, which apparently, yours don't have.
I had multiple nodules, as well; in fact, most of us on this forum have/had thyroid nodules.
Have you been tested for autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis or Graves Disease?
What was the reason for the thyroid ultrasound?
Thyroid nodules are very common and, typically, are nothing to worry about, unless they have unusual characteristics, which apparently, yours don't have.
I had multiple nodules, as well; in fact, most of us on this forum have/had thyroid nodules.
Have you been tested for autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis or Graves Disease?
What was the reason for the thyroid ultrasound?
Hello, I live in Pembroke pines fl. I had an ultrasound that showed tiny nodules on my thyroid. My doctor said it was nothing to be concerned about. but I am .I want to make sure that my thyroid is functioning properly. I have recently stop seeing my dr. Can anyone suggest a good endo dr. in the Pembroke pines or Weston area.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Since your profile doesn't tell us where you're from, can you be more specific about your area? I find references to "copper city" and "weston clinics" in several states.
My ultrasound came back stating i have numerous thyroid nodules. I had been complaining of my throat hurting, trouble swallowing and soreness under my arm pit.
So i have been seeking a endocrinologist which is reputable and also has a good bedside manner. I have contacted several and either they are not accepting new patients or their new appt available is in months. I reside in the cooper city area and usually go to memorial west or weston clinics.
Can anyone in my area refer me to a good endocrinologist to help me find out what is happening to me. Any and all help will be deeply appreciated!! "D
So i have been seeking a endocrinologist which is reputable and also has a good bedside manner. I have contacted several and either they are not accepting new patients or their new appt available is in months. I reside in the cooper city area and usually go to memorial west or weston clinics.
Can anyone in my area refer me to a good endocrinologist to help me find out what is happening to me. Any and all help will be deeply appreciated!! "D
Wow! I'm glad you found a good surgeon. The surgery itself was okay afterwards. I ate soft foods at first and I slept with two pillows at home. I tried to suck it up in the hospital and not take pain meds regularly- BAD idea. I had them take me off of the iv pain meds- i vomited after surgery a few times. Not fun. THe surgeon may have told you that there is a possibility of parathyroid damage. You need to look out for tingling around the lips and hands. They will monitor your calcium levels. I do have to be honest, it was not fun at first, but after the first week, I definitely felt better. Now- management of my thyroid levels. I have been on 8 different doses of synthroid . I did not start synthroid until a month after my surgery (post RAI). It took 7 months for me to feel "normal". I went through hypohell. It was horrible. I went back to work with a tsh of 37- I'm a teacher and school started. Luckily I had the summer off during my surgery/RAI. If you have more questions, you can send me an email. Good luck.
It's just me again.....I'm scheduled for my surgery this Friday 2/22 at Memorial West with Dr. Sereda. He's a general surgeon and is supposed to be very good and I was comfortable with him when I went for the consult last week. I am however, terrified of this surgery in general. My mom had it 6 years ago and said it wasn't horrible, but she's my mom, and I think she has no problem lying to me to spare me the fears I'm feeling. Can you tell me about the recovery process and about the thyroid replacement therapy after and how that makes you feel and how it works? I'm sorry to ask so many questions, but it seems that I've found you to be my guru now for all things thyroid! Thanks!
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You so sweet - I wish I lived in Florida. - or even Utah.
Good luck in your search for the right doctor - i live in Wisconsin and are facing the same deal you are. I found a great ENT surgeon - thyroid specialist in the Milwaukee area and hoping at my visit on next Tuiesday I will feel confident that whatever he decides will be good for me.
Ironically I had seem him 3 years ago for this sensation I have been having that lead me to find out about the nodule. I forgot about him until a reference from a friend had his name on the email. I consider this fate and I'm excited to go.
You so sweet - I wish I lived in Florida. - or even Utah.
Good luck in your search for the right doctor - i live in Wisconsin and are facing the same deal you are. I found a great ENT surgeon - thyroid specialist in the Milwaukee area and hoping at my visit on next Tuiesday I will feel confident that whatever he decides will be good for me.
Ironically I had seem him 3 years ago for this sensation I have been having that lead me to find out about the nodule. I forgot about him until a reference from a friend had his name on the email. I consider this fate and I'm excited to go.
My incision is amazing- I had a total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer on May 30th, 2007- he used surgical glue. You can barely see it. My surgeon was Dr. Bimston- he's with Broward Surgical Associates. He is a surgical oncologist and specializes in head and neck surgery. Broward General is beautiful! I was shocked since it has the reputation years ago as being a county hospital. It is brand new. I had a private room and awesome care. My incision is only 2 inches long. I know of a person that used an ENT out of Memorial West that had a horrible experience. Please research your surgeon and make sure he/she does many of these a month.
Yes, I saw him before I read your post mentioning his name. I've never been to Broward General. It was that nice? When did you have your surgery and did you have all or part of your thyroid removed? I'm terrified of this surgery! The thought of having this huge incision in my neck is freaking me out! Any words of adviice?
Sorry about your experience. Oh- you went to him beofre I gave you his name? I just went to my meeting last weekend and they were saying Dr. Karl is having some sort of health emergency. I personally don't go to him or haven't. I was just passing on info. since you wanted someone in the Miami area. I go to my endo in Plantation. I like him. I was so impressed with Broward General. I usually deal with Memorial for things, but my surgeon was at Broward General. It was like the Hilton. Good luck.
I saw Dr. Karl at U of Miami in December for a thyroid biopsy. He took 5 weeks to give me my results and called me with them at 10:00 on a Sunday night. I had a difficult time dealing with his office and would totally not recommend him! I'm seeing a local endo dr....a Dr. Carrington on 2/11 and he'll refer me to a local surgeon. I need to have my isthmus removed due to atypical cells (my mom had thyroid cancer 6 years ago). I want it done at Memorial West....I live in Weston and all of my dr's are at Memorial.
Meg,
I go to a thyca meeting (thyroid cancer survivors) in Weston, FL and many of the people there swear by Dr. Karl- I think he is near UM. Not sure though. My surgeon is in Fort Lauderdale and he was AMAZING. He was out of Broward General. His name is Dr. Bimston- he is a surgical oncologist that specializes in head/neck surgeries.
I go to a thyca meeting (thyroid cancer survivors) in Weston, FL and many of the people there swear by Dr. Karl- I think he is near UM. Not sure though. My surgeon is in Fort Lauderdale and he was AMAZING. He was out of Broward General. His name is Dr. Bimston- he is a surgical oncologist that specializes in head/neck surgeries.
I ran a quick Goole search and this is what I found in Miami for thyroid cancer surgeons:
http://www.sylvester.org/about/site_disease_leadership.asp?facultyid=35263
http://www.umdoctors.com/x101.xml?id=35263
http://surgery.med.miami.edu/endocrine/faculty.asp
http://www.sylvester.org/about/site_disease_leadership.asp?facultyid=35263
http://www.umdoctors.com/x101.xml?id=35263
http://surgery.med.miami.edu/endocrine/faculty.asp
Yes; I had a biopsy that showed some atypical cells and the pathologist said papillary carcinoma could not be ruled out.
Have you had a biopsy that came back suspicoius? Atypical? or are they removing based on size and/or ultrasound findings?
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