Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine surgeons at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, perform one of the largest volumes of endocrine-related procedures in the United States. All surgeons are subspecialty trained in their area of expertise. The four staff surgeons perform roughly 900 endocrine-related operations annually on average.

Mayo endocrine surgeons are internationally recognized for their performance of complex procedures with safety and excellent outcomes.

Surgical care spotlight: thyroid disease and cancer, adrenal disease and parathyroid disease

Mayo Clinic surgeons practice in an atmosphere of inquiry, carefully analyzing their large-volume surgical practice for ways to improve. Mayo endocrine surgeons are involved in many clinical trials evaluating new approaches for surgical diseases.

Integrated care

Mayo Clinic emphasizes a collaborative team approach, allowing accurate diagnoses and surgical intervention in an efficient and timely manner.

Mayo endocrine surgeons communicate closely with other specialists involved in the care of those undergoing surgery at Mayo Clinic. Each person receiving care benefits from an individual patient-centered treatment plan that involves a multidisciplinary team of experts.

A team focused on you

Having all this expertise in a single place, focused on you, means that you're not just getting one opinion. Your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly, and appointment schedules are coordinated. Highly specialized experts are working together for you. What might take weeks or even months to accomplish elsewhere can typically be done in a matter of days at Mayo Clinic.

Mayo endocrine surgeons are internationally recognized for their performance of complex procedures with safety and satisfactory outcomes.

State-of-the-art surgical facilities

If indicated, surgery is performed at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, or Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. The operating rooms are equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment.