Our Unique Approach

See us quickly, and without a referral. Most patients learn that they have a thyroid nodule, high calcium, or thyroid cancer by talking to their primary care doctor or endocrinologist. Once they have seen this person, there is usually a delay while imaging and testing is completed before you see the person who will actually treat the problem. Give us a call or follow the link above and we will be happy to discuss the process. We also try to perform your treatment as quickly as possible, and can often perform surgery within a few weeks of seeing you. For out of town patients or those who prefer, we can schedule a consultation and surgery the same week. Imagine having access to one of the most experienced thyroid and parathyroid surgeons in the United States- without the wait or the hassle of a big hospital system. Most of our patients have already seen another surgeon and would like a second opinion - we make it easy for you to feel comfortable with whatever choice you make.
Before your appointment, we will work with you to make sure that we have all of your existing information and necessary medical records. Our team will review this so that we have an idea of what is happening with your health before we meet you in person. On the day of the visit, Dr Russell will review those records with you, perform a physical exam, evaluate your vocal cords, and do a focused ultrasound during the visit. Then, we use all of this information and your personal goals of care to decide together what your treatment options are.
Dr Russell performs all procedures personally, which is very different from some large training hospitals. Depending on your treatment plan, your procedure may be performed in one of several locations. For thermal ablation procedures such as RFA, we perform them in our own office. For outpatient surgeries, we partner with award winning surgery centers and experienced anesthesiologists, such as at Johns Hopkins hospitals or Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Most patients have the option of choosing among several facilities. No matter where you have your procedure done, you can feel confident knowing that you have considered all of the options and made an informed decision about your path forward.
Dr Russell and the team are with you in every step of your journey. Your questions will be answered directly by our team. Post-operatively, you can have confidence in knowing that you will have direct access to the surgeon rather than relying on a call center. Bespoke thyroid and parathyroid care that fits your personal goals.