Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.

Other Adrenal Gland Disorder FAQs

Basic information for topics, such as "What is it?" and "How many people are affected?" is available in the About Adrenal Gland Disorders section. Other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that are specific to a certain topic are answered in this section.

Make sure that the surgeon you choose is experienced. This means that he or she performs at least 20 adrenal operations a year. Be sure to ask surgeons how many operations they perform each year and what their complication rates are. Your endocrinologist or primary care team should be able to recommend good surgeons in your geographic area.1

For more information, visit the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons patient education website at https://www.endocrinesurgery.org/surgeon-finder-2#/ .

Citations

  1. The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons. (2012). How do I find an expert adrenal surgeon? Retrieved May 26, 2016, from https://aaes.memberclicks.net/find-a-surgeon-quick#/ external link

 

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