Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism

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    • What is hyperparathyroidism?

    If you are seeing a surgeon for a problem with your parathyroid glands, it is likely that one or more of the glands are producing too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). Normally, if the calcium level in the blood is low, the parathyroid glands sense this and release PTH. PTH then causes release of calcium from the bones and increased absorption of calcium from the intestines. If the calcium level is too high, then PTH secretion should decrease to a very low level.

    When the parathyroid hormone level is higher than it should be for what the calcium level is, this is called primary hyperparathyroidism. There are two other types of hyperparathyroidism called secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. In secondary hyperparathyroidism, something in the body is causing the parathyroid glands to produce extra PTH. Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is generally seen in patients after a kidney transplant.

    Appointment Information

    To make an appointment with one of our physicians, please see our locations section and choose the facility that's most convenient for you or your loved one.

    How is hyperparathyroidism diagnosed?

    We diagnose parathyroid disorders through comprehensive testing that starts with a complete history and physical exam. Diagnosis of the type of hyperparathyroidism is based on blood work and other types of laboratory testing. Imaging tests are not used to diagnose parathyroid disorders, but may be ordered once the presence of a parathyroid disorder has been confirmed by lab tests.

    Locations
    • General Surgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 2 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5331       Get Directions
    • Geriatric Endocrinology Clinic | East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Rd
      Level 1
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700       Get Directions
    • Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300
      Lobby C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484       Get Directions

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    Nevin Nuray Ajluni, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

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    Cristina Alvarado Nieves, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

    David Tyler Broome, MD

    David Tyler Broome, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

    Debbie Wan Hua Chen, MD

    Debbie Wan Hua Chen, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

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    Tae-Hwa Chun, MD, PhD

    Associate Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

    Gregory Adam Clines, MD, PhD

    Associate Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

    Farah Daneshvar, DO

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

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    Liselle Douyon, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

    Nazanene Helen Esfandiari, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

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    Nada Fanous, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

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