The 20 Best Parathyroidectomy Doctors in South Carolina, US

Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla is a board-certified general surgeon who is focused in endocrine surgery. She was educated in Brazil including medical school and residency in general surgery. In 1998, shortly after her residency, she was invited to the United States to be a researcher in endocrine surgery which started her interest and commitment to this specialty. The research fellowship at the University of Miami School of Medicine lasted for a period of three-and-a-half years and then extended to another year and a half as a clinical fellow of endocrine surgery under Dr. George Irvin's mentorship.Following these five years of specialized endocrine surgery training in this center of excellence, Dr. Carneiro-Pla was ready to start her career as an academic surgeon in the U.S. and she repeated the residency in general surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine.Dr. Carneiro-Pla has been a faculty of the Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina since 2007, with a practice exclusively dedicated to endocrine surgery treating thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgical diseases. She remains academically productive writing papers and book chapters in endocrine surgery, mainly in parathyroid disease and cervical ultrasonography, which are her special interests.Dr. Carneiro-Pla currently sees patients in downtown Charleston at Hollings Cancer Center and at North Charleston Specialty Care, where ultrasonography is available as part of cervical physical examination and to guide necessary procedures. The indicated surgeries are performed at our state-of-the-art hospital, Ashley River Tower. Dr. Carneiro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Carneiro is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Lokey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lokey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lokey is currently accepting new patients.

Dion Franga is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Franga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Franga is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Franga is currently accepting new patients.

Tibor Fulop is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Fulop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Low Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Parathyroidectomy.

Robert Cochran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Cochran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Bernice Huang, M.D. is an endocrine surgeon who collaborates closely with the Hollings Cancer Center, bringing innovative techniques and procedures to endocrine patients in South Carolina. Dr. Huang completed her endocrine surgery fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and general surgery residency at Columbia University, where she also dedicated a year to clinical research in endocrine surgery.Dr. Huang has expertise in the posterior retroperitoneoscopic approach for adrenal surgery that accesses the adrenal gland through the back, simplifying the laparoscopic procedure and minimizing postoperative pain. She also has clinical and research interests in the care and surgical management of patients with renal hyperparathyroidism, thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, adrenal surgery, thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, and familial endocrine tumor syndromes. She focuses her research on improving clinical outcomes and addressing disparities in care for these patients.Dr. Huang received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2015 and a bachelor of science degree in biological engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

**Michelle S. Hwang, M.D.** is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She is originally from Chicago, IL and completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Hwang then completed her residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She continued into fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and microvascular reconstruction at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Her clinical interests include facial paralysis, facial reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, facial trauma, functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, and hair restoration. She believes in patient-centered care and working together with the patient for the best outcome. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kelly C. Harris is a General Surgeon practicing with MUSC Health Surgical Associates in Columbia, SC. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and completed his internship and residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Prior to joining MUSC Health, Dr. Harris was a General Surgeon with the Jackson Clinic in Tennessee performing a broad range of cases including breast, colorectal, hemodialysis access, vascular, endocrine, trauma, robotics, foregut, and more. Dr. Harris is trained and experienced in robotic surgery. Prior to his role at Jackson Clinic, he participated in multiple medical mission trips including Guadalajara, Mexico, Managua, Nicaragua, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico}. When not in the office or operating room, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with his family, running, cooking, soccer, and yoga. Dr. Harris is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Bobian is a dedicated and experienced Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon at the Medical University of South Carolina. He specializes in caring for patients with tumors involving the head and neck, including the throat, tonsils, mouth, jaw, voice box, skin, sinuses, skull base, thyroid, and salivary glands. He is adept at using minimally invasive and robotic techniques and has unique training in whole body and head and neck reconstruction with expertise in microvascular reconstruction, also known as free flaps.Dr. Bobian graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology from Michigan Technological University and completed his medical school training at Wayne State University School of Medicine in inner-city Detroit, MI, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then completed his residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Charleston, SC at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he served as Chief Resident and was awarded Head and Neck Resident of the Year. He gained further training through fellowships in head and neck surgical oncology and whole-body microvascular reconstruction at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.Now, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Bobian brings his experience back to South Carolina. In addition to his clinical focus, he is committed to the education of surgical Otolaryngology residents and fellows, and research. His research interests include pre-surgery chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy for patients afflicted with advanced oropharyngeal and skin cancers, and in maximizing and restoring function, and minimizing morbidity following free flap reconstruction in the head and neck. His research has been supported by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation and he has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and is credentialed by the American Head and Neck Society to perform transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Bobian utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach whenever possible, working closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, dermatologists, endocrinologists, speech pathologists, maxillofacial prosthetists, dentists, oral surgeons, neurosurgeons, thoracic surgeons, and other otolaryngologists to develop a tailored and unique treatment plan for each patient. Dr. Bobian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Facial Paralysis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Balloon Sinuplasty, and Parathyroidectomy.

Henry West is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Umbilical Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.

Melanie Seybt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Seybt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

John Sonfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Sonfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Necrosis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Terry Norton is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Swansea, South Carolina. Dr. Norton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.

Keerthi Kurian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kurian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frostbite, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, and Parathyroidectomy.

Harris Parker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

John Konsek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Konsek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Parathyroidectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.