New Thyroid & Parathyroid Center Offers Patient-Centered Care Close to Home

Montage of doctor with patient, and surgery
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, according to the American Thyroid Association, ranging from function issues such as underactive or overactive conditions to cancer. These conditions, once diagnosed, can usually be successfully treated with either monitoring; medication; or surgically, usually through a minimally invasive procedure that may or may not require an overnight stay.

The new Center for Thyroid & Parathyroid Care at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center offers those diagnosed with a condition of the thyroid or parathyroid — the tiny glands at the base of the thyroid — specialized, quality care close to home. Referrals can be made through a primary care physician. In addition to trained surgeons and diagnosticians, the center offers patients a nurse navigator to assist them every step of the way.

Dr. Paul Frake“The goal of the center is to provide a streamlined transition from diagnosis through recovery, and to facilitate the best surgical quality and safety,” says Paul Frake, MD, Co-Director of the center, who is a board certified otolaryngologist (head & neck surgeon) and is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. “When you are diagnosed with a medical condition that requires specialized care, knowing you are in good hands and have a centralized approach to treatment helps reduce some of the stress.”

Tomer Davidov, MD, FACS“The Princeton Thyroid & Parathyroid Center provides world class patient-centered care to patients with thyroid and parathyroid disease,” says Tomer Davidov, MD, FACS, Co-Director of the center, and a board certified general surgeon and a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. “Our experienced team of endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists work closely together to provide seamless state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for patients with thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Graves’ disease, and hyperparathyroidism.”

 


For more information about the Center for Thyroid & Parathyroid Care, or to find a physician affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 1.888.742.7496, or visit www.princetonhcs.org/directory.