Our Team Mission
We will provide the highest level of care and accessibility to patients with thyroid and parathyroid disease.
We will train and educate clinicians from all medical disciplines who share an interest in thyroid and parathyroid disease.
We will conduct research to promote a greater understanding of thyroid and parathyroid disease.
We will promote excellence in clinical care, education, research, and administration through self-evaluation and quality improvement.
Attentive Care
You may be able to see each of your physicians on the same day if you need to.
As part of UNM Hospitals, we teach the next generation of healthcare providers. Medical students, residents and fellows may take part in the care of patients seen at UNM Cancer Center.
Meet the Thyroid and Parathyroid Team
Many experts collaborate to offer you the best care and treatment.What Each Team Member Offers
Our surgeons are the only fellowship-trained head and neck surgeons in New Mexico and specialize in removing cancerous and benign tumors from the thyroid and parathyroid glands. They use advanced surgical techniques to remove tumors from the delicate tissues of your throat, preserving your ability to swallow and helping you to recover quickly.
Disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands disrupt your hormones and electrolyte balance. Our endocrinologists focus on restoring balance to your body, managing your symptoms and preventing cancer from coming back.
Our pathologists have specific expertise in thyroid and parathyroid pathology. They are often able to perform same-day needle biopsies of thyroid nodules, particularly for patients traveling from out of town.
Our radiologists use a variety of advanced imaging techniques to assist with surgical planning and cancer surveillance.
Most thyroid cancers are treated by a surgeon and an endocrinologist. In more advanced cases of thyroid cancer, a medical oncologist may also assist by prescribing targeted chemotherapy agents.