Thyroid and Adrenal Center
Thyroid and adrenal tumors are common, often discovered accidentally and usually benign and harmless. It is important to evaluate these tumors to ensure they are benign and to assess for any hormonal abnormalities associated with them. We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for these conditions at the Eskind Diabetes Clinic, including medical management, testing, biopsies, non-surgical and surgical procedures.
Conditions We Treat
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Enlarged thyroid
- Goiter
- Graves’ disease
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperthyroidism
Meet Your Care Team
Andrea L. UtzMD, PhD
- Diabetes, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Disorders
Naira BaregamianMD, MMS, FACS
- Adrenal Disease and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrine Cancer, Endocrine Disorders of the Adrenal Glands, Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer
Colleen M. KiernanMD, MPH
- Cancer, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrine Cancer, Endocrine Disorders of the Adrenal Glands, Endocrine Surgery, GI Surgery, General Surgery
James L. NettervilleMD
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery, Skull Base Conditions, Skull Base Surgery
Sarah L. RohdeMD
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery, Skull Base Conditions, Skull Base Surgery
Carmen C. SolorzanoMD
- Cancer, Endocrine Cancer, Endocrine Disorders of the Adrenal Glands, Endocrine Malignancies, Endocrine Surgery, Gastrointestinal, General Surgery
Jill GilbertMD
- Cancer, Endocrine Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology, Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers
Barbara A. MurphyMD
- Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Otolaryngology, Palliative Care, Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers
Nicholas VoutsinasMD, BS
- Biliary Interventions, Interventional Oncology, Radiology, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Mallory NewtonPA
- Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease, Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer
Why Choose Thyroid and Adrenal Center at Vanderbilt
- Team approach
We take a collaborative approach because thyroid conditions can require several different specialists. We meet regularly to discuss your care and create a personalized treatment plan for you.
- Depth of expertise
Our team of specialists from endocrinology, oncology, surgery, radiology and pathology are specially trained to diagnose and treat thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders and advanced thyroid and adrenal cancers. You can be confident that our team will meet your needs.
- Innovative research
In our academic medical center, our researchers are dedicated to pioneering new and more effective treatments. We help develop the treatment guidelines others follow. We serve on committees of the International Thyroid Oncology Group, American Thyroid Association and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). We also offer clinical trials (research studies) for advanced thyroid cancer. You may have access to treatments before they are widely available.
- Specialized care
Our thyroid cancer survivorship clinic is focused on your continued care for thyroid cancer monitoring and hormonal management long after your surgery.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Antibody tests
- Anti-thyroid medicine
- Beta-blockers
- CT scan
- Nuclear thyroid scan