Parathyroid Surgery in Miami

This page provides information for patients undergoing parathyroid surgery in Miami and the surrounding areas of South Florida. More information about Dr. Rodgers can be found at About Dr. Rodgers and at UMiamiHealth.org.

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery involves the removal of one or more parathyroid glands for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism or, in very rare cases, parathyroid cancer.

How to Find a Parathyroid Surgeon

Parathyroid surgery may be performed by a general surgeon or an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor, or ENT).  General surgeons who practice parathyroid surgery often have specialty training in either endocrine surgery or surgical oncology.  Specialty training in these areas requires a one- or two-year fellowship after completing a general surgery residency.

Steven E. Rodgers, MD, PhD

Dr. Rodgers is an experienced parathyroid surgeon at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center near downtown Miami.  He is a general surgeon who completed a 2-year fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.  Dr. Rodgers has been in practice since 2006, when he completed his training.  He routinely performs parathyroidectomy, minimally-invasive parathyroidectomy, and parathyroid autotransplantation.  More information about Dr. Rodgers can be found at About Dr. Rodgers and at UMiamiHealth.org.