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Dr. Jennifer H. Kuo is a board-certified surgeon-scientist nationally recognized for her expertise in the surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal diseases. Dr. Kuo is an accomplished, high-volume surgeon in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including trans-oral thyroidectomy and robotic adrenalectomy. She is one of the leading international experts in ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules and spearheaded the new Interventional Endocrinology program at Columbia. Dr. Kuo also serves as Vice Chair of Informatics for the Department of Surgery and Program Director of the Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Program and the Endocrine Surgery Research Program. Her research focuses on the use of predictive algorithms to improve and optimize care for endocrine patients, and is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the safe adoption of new technology in surgical care. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Surgical Research, and serves on the Editorial Board for The World Journal of Surgery and VideoEndocrinology. Her commitment to excellent, innovative, and personalized care has been repeatedly recognized by Super Doctors and New York Magazine's Top Doctor Awards. Dr. Kuo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Glenda Callender is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Callender is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Dr. James Lee is an internationally recognized endocrine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. Dr. Lee is the Chief of Endocrine Surgery and the Edwin K. and Anne C. Weisskopf Professor of Surgical Oncology at Columbia University and the Physician Director of the Endocrine Service Line at the NY Presbyterian Hospital. He serves as Co-Director of the multidisciplinary Columbia Thyroid Center, Parathyroid Center, and Adrenal Center. He has been rated as one of the Best Doctors in America and is one of the highest volume endocrine surgeons in the country. Dr. Lee received his medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed his residency in General Surgery at Columbia and went on to a fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lee is actively involved in the leadership of Endocrine Surgery at the national and international level. He serves on the Executive Council of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and Standing Faculty of the international Endocrine Surgery University. He co-created the inaugural Postgraduate Course in Endocrine Surgery at the American College of Surgeons and is a featured lecturer in the biannual Masters of Endocrine Surgery Course. He has authored over 100 articles and book chapters, including the AAES Parathyroidectomy Guidelines which sets the international standard for the care of patients with parathyroid disease. He is also the Co-Editor of Surgical Endocrinopathies and the Founding Figures which details state of the art care for patients with endocrine disorders as well as the rich history of discovery in the field. Dr. Lee has given over 100 invited lectures and visiting professorships at institutions around the world. He has travelled extensively to teach other endocrine surgeons advanced techniques such as minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as laparoscopic retroperitoneal adrenalectomy. He has mentored dozens of clinical and research fellows over his career, many of whom are now leaders in their own institutions and abroad.Dr. Lee also serves as the Department of Surgery's Executive Vice Chair for Strategy. In this role, he helps define the vision and plan for fulfilling the department's mission of providing the highest quality surgical patient care, education, and research to as many people as possible. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Thymectomy.