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Parathyroid Tumor Care at Stanford Health Care
As you and your family prepare for your first visit at Stanford Health Care, you’ll likely have many questions about the parathyroid tumor care that we provide. This overview helps you understand what to expect as you go through the early steps of treatment.
We offer extensive resources to assist you with every facet of your care—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. We’re here to help you and your family each step of the way.
What You Need to Know to Start Treatment
The following information will help answer your questions as you begin treatment at Stanford Health Care:
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Your Circle of Care
A diagnosis of parathyroid disorder affects more than your physical wellbeing. It can disrupt your family life, work, social relationships, and your very sense of security. Our signature Circle of Care approach is here to guide you and your caregivers. We listen carefully to understand your unique situation and then we bring together experts including doctors, specialists, nurses, and care coordinators to create a plan just for you. With a team on your side and a wide range of support services, you receive a complete, coordinated experience. Learn what to expect and see how we put you at the center of care.
Access That Empowers
We make access to care as simple as possible. We anticipate what you need and provide support when you need it. Our network of locations puts our services within your reach. User-friendly digital health tools help you stay connected with your care team. We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We help make sense of the details, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation Through Clinical Research
Some of Silicon Valley’s brightest scientific minds are at the Stanford Cancer Institute and the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center. Medical discoveries and clinical advances happen here. Our physicians and scientists work every day to improve cancer prevention, detection, and care. We offer advanced diagnostics, the latest treatment technologies and techniques, and pioneering therapies in development through clinical trials. Let us put innovation to work for you.
Each person’s parathyroid disorder care experience is unique, which is why we provide customized care for you. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff are here to support you throughout your journey with treatment plans tailored to fit your individual needs.
Your Doctors
Endocrinologists are medical doctors who diagnose, treat, and manage conditions related to hormones and hormonal glands (endocrine conditions).
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Endocrine surgeons specialize in surgical treatment of the endocrine glands, including the adrenal, parathyroid, and thyroid glands.
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Head and neck surgeons are also called ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENTs) and specialize in performing surgery on the head and neck.
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Medical oncologists have specialized training in diagnosing and treating cancer using medications, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy.
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Radiation oncologists have specialized training in using high-energy radiation to destroy cancer or prevent its spread, while protecting healthy tissue.
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A nurse care coordinator is a nurse who specializes in organizing patient care and treatments by incorporating all members in the care team.
Care coordinators provide you with information and assistance before and during your appointment.
- Medical Assistant: Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take vitals before your appointment.
- Patient Care Coordinator: Our patient care coordinators help you with scheduling appointments and accessing your lab results.
- Patient Access Representative: Patient access representatives can answer any questions you have about insurance coverage, help you apply for insurance, and refer you to a Stanford Health Care financial counselor.
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Our Clinics
You can access Stanford Health Care’s expertise and compassionate care for any disease of the endocrine system at a location that is convenient for you. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
