What do we do?
We treat parathyroid, thyroid (hormone-producing glands in the neck) and adrenal (hormone-producing glands above the kidneys in the back of the abdomen) problems with an emphasis on the minimally invasive surgical removal of parathyroid, thyroid and adrenal tumors (tiny incisions, shortened hospital stays)
Dr. Harrell is a board certified endocrinologist (hormone physician) with special ultrasound certification and 16 years of experience in the field of parathyroid and thyroid ultrasonography and fine needle thyroid biopsy (examining tumor cells by removing them through a tiny needle). He is an expert in locating and treating parathyroid, thyroid and adrenal tumors
Dr Bimston is sub-specialty boarded in surgical endocrine oncology and is an expert in finding and removing parathyroid, thyroid and adrenal tumors using minimally invasive techniques (tiny scars and shortened hospital stays)
Together, we specialize in the treatment of hyperparathyroidism, thyroid cancer, and adrenal tumors (both hormone and non-hormone secreting).
We emphasize the use of high technology with a personal touch. For the treatment of hyperparathyroidism, we plan minimally invasive parathyroid surgeries with an emphasis on precise pre- and intra-operative location of the enlarged gland (Sestamibi and ultrasound scanning) and intra-operative proof-of-cure technology (rapid PTH assay)
For thyroid nodule evaluation, Dr. Harrell performs diagnostic ultrasound and thin needle nodule biopsy (removal of cells from the nodule with a tiny needle) prior to creating a surgical plan. If surgery is performed, we utilize the least invasive surgical approach for cure. Dr. Harrell may elect to order radioiodine therapy (well-tolerated oral radiation therapy) to completely cleanse the body of microscopic traces of thyroid cancer in selected patients.
For adrenal nodules, we typically perform a full hormonal evaluation before considering surgery since most adrenal nodules do not require surgical excision. Dr. Bimston is experienced in minimally invasive laparoscopic adrenalectomy (the entire adrenal gland can be removed through small incisions less than two thirds of an inch in size) if surgical removal is necessary.
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