As an endocrinologist, I have the privilege of developing long-lasting relationships with my patients and helping them achieve their health goals. While I see patients with all types of endocrine disorders, I specifically focus my practice on patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders, including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism. I also work with the fellows in our division to provide care to transgender people.
I collaborate closely with our endocrine surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and nuclear medicine specialists to provide comprehensive and innovative care to patients with thyroid disorders. I perform neck ultrasound examinations and fine needle aspirations at the time of a patient’s visit, which eliminates the need for multiple appointments.
I have received Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), and currently perform more than 600 diagnostic neck ultrasound examinations and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations of the thyroid, parathyroid, and neck lymph nodes per year.
I have been involved in research investigating thyroid hormone metabolism in critical illness, correlating how thyroid nodules are discovered to the risk of malignancy in those nodules. My research also focused on optimizing the teaching of neck ultrasonography to medical residents and fellows.
I am a member of several endocrinology societies, including the American Thyroid Association and the Endocrine Society.