Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Problems
Endocrinologist in Miami Beach, FL
At the endocrinology office of Alexander Lurie, MD, in Miami Beach, Florida, Dr. Lurie uses state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging to help diagnose thyroid problems.
Thyroid ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the thyroid gland, typically to evaluate lumps or nodules found during a routine physical. This is a safe and painless way to visualize the thyroid gland in order to:
- Analyze the appearance of a thyroid nodule to determine if it’s benign or requires a biopsy
- Search for additional nodules
- Evaluate whether a nodule has grown over time
- Check nearby lymph nodes; if enlarged, this could indicate the spread of thyroid cancer
Unlike X-rays, ultrasound examinations do not expose patients to ionizing radiation. Also, because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, ultrasound is used to guide procedures such as fine needle aspiration, in which a sample of cells from a nodule is extracted for laboratory testing.
PATIENT FEEDBACK
“Dr. Lurie is very professional and takes the time to listen to the patients concerns and answer questions regarding care. It’s always a pleasure to visit Dr. Lurie because he really cares about his patients.”
“He is an excellent doctor. He actually takes his time to review your health history and is really patient when it comes to asking questions. His office staff are friendly and kind. I recommend him 100% to anyone looking for an endocrinologist”
“I totally recommend Dr. Lurie to any of my friends or family members. He is a glentleman, a caring doctor that knows how to listen and to remember details about his patients. I fully trust admire his knowledge and professionalism.”
