Welcome to the Columbia Parathyroid Center, a collection of leading medical and surgical specialists from multiple departments who have come together for a single purpose: to provide the highest quality care for anyone dealing with problems related to the parathyroid glands.
Our team’s mission is to improve the standard of care for all parathyroid patients worldwide. Although our center is based in New York, we are a resource for people with parathyroid conditions throughout the United States and all over the world.
If you have a parathyroid condition, we want to help. Call (212) 305-0444 or request an appointment online today.
Highlights of Our Center
A team-based approach
Parathyroid disease can affect many parts of the body, which is why our surgeons and endocrinologists team up closely with specialists from across the Columbia medical campus to make sure every aspect of your condition receives expert care.
Advanced surgical options with less scarring, faster recovery
New, minimally invasive techniques allow us to fully treat parathyroid disease while putting less stress on your body. That means smaller incisions, smaller scars, less pain, and an all-around quicker recovery.
More surgical experience, better surgical outcomes
We perform more parathyroid procedures than any other program in the region, giving us more experience that’s been proven to translate to better results and outcomes. In addition, our Endocrine Surgeons are world leaders in the field of Endocrine Surgery and have written international guidelines on the care of patients with parathyroid disease as well as serve in the leadership of national and international Endocrine Surgery societies.
Advanced parathyroid imaging
Our group has optimized the 4D CT scan, a specialized CAT scan that is 97% accurate at identifying diseased parathyroid glands. In contrast, most parathyroid imaging tests like sestamibi scans are only about 80% accurate.
Metabolic Bone Unit
This pioneering team of parathyroid experts has conducted much of the critical research in parathyroid disease, oversees international guidelines that physicians use to care for patients, and provides second opinions to patients from all over the world with parathyroid disease that is difficult to diagnose and/or manage.
Pediatric Parathyroid Services
Our team of dedicated pediatric parathyroid experts focus on the care of children with parathyroid diseases.
Coordination and convenience
Our center features a dedicated patient navigator to help make sure your experience with us goes as smoothly as possible. They’ll help prepare for your appointment, coordinate with other specialists, clarify any insurance and billing concerns, and will always be available to make sure your questions are answered. For added convenience, we also offer same-day consultations, as well as video visits which can be done from the comfort of your own home.
Related Services
Stories & Perspective
State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid and Endocrine Surgery in 2024
Chief of Endocrine Surgery James Lee, MD, explains the current state of the field and discusses coming advances. Read More »
About Parathyroid Conditions & Treatments
Making informed decisions about your health means knowing the ins and outs of your condition and its treatment options. We’ve put together these health guides to help clear things up and answer all your questions.
About the Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroid Conditions
Parathyroid Treatments
Stories & Perspective
A Primer on Parathyroid Surgery in 2024
Chief of endocrine surgery, Dr. James Lee, shares the latest in parathyroid care, from screening to surgical management. Read More »
Our Team
At the Columbia Parathyroid Center, a team of expert physicians from multiple specialties work together to present every individual with a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan for his or her parathyroid disease.
To get in touch with our team, call (212) 305-0444 or request an appointment online today.
Clinical Care Team
Parathyroid Surgery
Surgery is often the most effective treatment for parathyroid diseases. It may also be needed to make a diagnosis of parathyroid cancer.
James Lee, MD
Chief of Endocrine Surgery
Surgical Director, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Centers
Endocrine Surgeon
Jennifer Kuo, MD
Endocrine Surgeon
Catherine McManus, MD
Endocrine Surgeon
Eric J. Kuo, MD
Endocrine Surgeon
Endocrinology
Endocrinologists are typically the first line in establishing a diagnosis of parathyroid disease and setting up a treatment plan, and they help coordinate your care with other specialists.
Shonni J. Silverberg, MD
Endocrinologist
Medical Director, Parathyroid Center
John Ausiello, MD
Endocrinologist
John P. Bilezikian, MD
Endocrinologist
Angela L. Carrelli, MD
Endocrinologist
Susana Ebner, MD
Endocrinologist
Salila Kurra, MD
Endocrinologist
Maria D. Pagan Mendez, MD
Endocrinologist
Mishaela R. Rubin, MD
Endocrinologist
Marcella Walker, MD
Endocrinologist
Additional Specialists
Anesthesiology – Doctors in this field oversee sedation during surgery and pain management in the immediate post-surgery period
- Brian J. Egan, MD | Anesthesiologist
- H. Thomas Lee, MD, PhD | Anesthesiologist
- John S. Mercer, MD | Anesthesiologist
- Julia B. Sobol, MD | Anesthesiologist
- Gebhard Wagener, MD | Anesthesiologist
Genetics – Some parathyroid disorders have an inherited component, and some inherited diseases may affect the parathyroid. Geneticists help identify your risk for these conditions and the risk of passing them on to your children.
- Alejandro Daniel Iglesias, MD | Geneticist
Pathology – This is the study of disease at the cellular level. Pathologists look at samples from biopsies and surgeries to confirm whether or not diseases like cancer are present.
- Xiaowei Chen, MD | Pathologist
- John P. Crapanzano, MD | Pathologist
- Diane Hamele-Bena, MD | Pathologist
- Karl Perzin, MD | Pathologist
- Anjali Saqi, MD | Pathologist
- Andrew T. Turk, MD | Pathologist
Our Locations
Manhattan Office
Herbert Irving Pavilion, 8th Floor
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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Westchester Office
155 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
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New Jersey Office
300 Frank W Burr Blvd
Suite 130
Teaneck, NJ 07666
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Make An Appointment
If you would like to learn about your options for care, we can help. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you call to make your appointment.
To make an appointment, please call (212) 305-0444 or complete our online appointment form and our office will follow up with you soon. Documents and records can be faxed to us at (212) 305-0445 / (212) 305-3881.
Resources & More
Planning & Preparing
- Finding an Endocrine Surgeon: What should you look for?
- FAQs about Parathyroid Surgery
- What to Expect at a Consultation
- How to Prepare for a Consultation
- What to Expect After a Consultation
- What to Expect – Your Surgery
- How to Prepare for an Operation
- Patient Form (PDF File)
- Parathyroid Surgery: Post-Surgery Guide (PDF File)
- Care after Endocrine Surgery
Stories & Perspectives
- State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Endocrine Surgery in 2024: Chief of Endocrine Surgery James Lee, MD, explains the current state of the field and discusses coming advances. Read More »
- A Primer on Parathyroid Surgery in 2024: Chief of endocrine surgery, Dr. James Lee, shares the latest in parathyroid care, from screening to surgical management. Read More »
- Living with Parathyroid Disease—Susan’s Story: What does ‘paying it forward’ mean to you? For Susan Harris, it means sharing her story here, so that it may help reassure others who face similar circumstances. Read More »