Endocrine surgeons at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, perform one of the largest volumes of endocrine-related procedures in the United States. All surgeons are subspecialty trained in their area of expertise. The four staff surgeons perform approximately 1,200 endocrine-related operations annually.
Higher volume practice leads to fewer complications for the people we treat.
Mayo endocrine surgeons are recognized internationally for performing complex procedures safely and with excellent outcomes. Each of our endocrine surgeons has achieved the Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation by the American Board of Surgery.
Surgical care spotlight: thyroid disease and cancer, adrenal disease and parathyroid disease
Mayo Clinic surgeons are always looking for ways to improve, learning from careful analysis of their large-volume surgical practice. Mayo endocrine surgeons are involved in many clinical trials evaluating new approaches to diseases that require surgical intervention.
Focused surgical capabilities and expertise in thyroid care
- Minimally invasive surgery. Mayo Clinic surgeons have been at the forefront of using minimally invasive surgery. Read more about minimally invasive surgery, a technique that offers many advantages for those undergoing surgery.
- Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) with intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring. The surgical procedure to remove a parathyroid gland (parathyroidectomy) once required an incision across the neck, general anesthesia and at least an overnight stay in a hospital. With new technology, removing an overactive parathyroid gland (adenoma) is quicker, less invasive and just as successful as the standard procedure. Most people can leave the hospital the same day.
- Patient-focused adrenalectomy. Our surgeons are part of one of the largest adrenal practices in the world. Patients have access to surgeons skilled in all forms of adrenalectomy, including minimally invasive retroperitoneal, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. When appropriate, patients may also receive non-surgical treatments of their diseases such as radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation.
- Robotic surgery. Mayo endocrine surgeons offer robotic surgery to many patients with adrenal disorders.
- Parathyroid Localization. Mayo Clinic uses the most advanced radiographic and nuclear medicine imaging technology, including PET Choline/CT to help locate the most difficult parathyroid glands.
- Parathyroid Preservation. Mayo Clinic also has available technology to assist in the identification and preservation of parathyroid glands during parathyroid and thyroid surgery.
- Thyroid Preservation. Mayo Clinic endocrine surgeons work closely with endocrinology, nuclear medicine and radiology to provide individualized patient management to allow for thyroid preservation. These methods include non-operative treatments such as radiofrequency ablation, ethanol ablation and active surveillance.
Integrated care
Mayo Clinic emphasizes a collaborative team approach that leads to accurate diagnoses and timely surgical intervention.
Mayo endocrine surgeons communicate closely with other specialists involved in the care of those undergoing surgery at Mayo Clinic. Each person receiving care benefits from an individual patient-centered treatment plan that involves a multidisciplinary team of experts.
A team focused on you
Having all this expertise in one place, focused on you, means that you're not just getting a single opinion. Your care is discussed among the team. Highly specialized experts are working together for you. Your test results are available quickly, and appointment schedules are coordinated. What might take weeks or even months to accomplish elsewhere can typically be done in a matter of days at Mayo Clinic.
State-of-the-art surgical facilities
Surgery is performed at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, or Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. The operating rooms are equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment.
Endocrine surgeons at Mayo Clinic's Minnesota campus have expertise in rare and specialized aspects of surgical care for the people they treat.
Mayo endocrine surgeons work closely with other specialists involved in each person's care to diagnose complex conditions and provide timely surgical intervention.
Exceptional surgical care: Endocrine Surgery in Rochester can offer surgical care for extremely rare conditions of the endocrine system.
For example, Mayo Clinic endocrine surgeons offers uncommon expertise and experience treating primary, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
In fact, Mayo endocrine surgeons treat and manage all the conditions below. Specific services may or may not be appropriate or useful for your unique needs. Please rely on your Mayo Clinic care team for guidance.
Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.
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Mayo Clinic endocrine surgeons have broad and deep expertise in both minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques for addressing diseases of the adrenal, pancreas, parathyroid and thyroid glands. Endocrine surgeons also treat children who have pediatric thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal issues.
Top ranked
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks No. 1 for diabetes and endocrinology in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.
Research is integrated with practice at Mayo Clinic. Mayo endocrine surgeons are involved in many research studies and clinical trials to discover new and improved treatments. For example, the list below highlights only a small number of areas where Mayo researchers are studying endocrine surgery-related projects.
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Publications
See a list of publications about endocrine surgery topics by Mayo Clinic authors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
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