In search of endocrinologist knowledgable about primary hyperparathyroidism
I am recently diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism and am looking for a great endocrinologist who has experience with this disease. (The parathyroids are not related to the thyroid, they are only neighbors.) Does anyone have a top doc to recommend? I'm not looking for a surgeon, as I have one, but will need ongoing oversight by an endocrine dr. East bay is ideal, but I'm willing to travel in the Bay Area for the best care.
Apr 15, 2019
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If you’re open to seeing a chiropractor, Dr. Matt Colman, Hayes Valley Wellness, treats all kinds of hormonal issues. Among other things, he’s helped me with adrenal fatigue, estrogen dominance, fibroids, preparing to conceive, and I’ve had a physically relatively easy pregnancy.
www.hayesvalleywellness.com
DrMattColman [at] hayesvalleywellness.com
I was diagnosed with this about 10 years ago. Dr. Woeber at UCSF in San Francisco was excellent. He supported me prior to, navigating my surgery and even a year out from my diagnosis.
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/kenneth.woeber
Dr. Jessica Gosnell was my surgeon at UCSF-- amazing! Her skill (she's done so many hyperparathyroidectomies) and bedside manner put me at ease. I was essentially cured within 24 hours of surgery once they "bully" gland was removed. I've rarely even thought about my diagnosis or parathyroids since.
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/jessica.gosnell
You definitely want a doctor and surgeon with extensive experience since it's a nuanced surgery near your vocal chords. I've found a few doctors completely confusing this with hyperthyroidism, too, so there's that watch out.
Feel free to contact me directly if you'd like more info.