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VM Med’s Thyroid Centre offers patients excellent and timely care. Our team supports every aspect of our patients’ thyroid health throughout the course of their lives. We offer a welcoming environment and specialized counselling and treatments on a wide range of issues.

Although most thyroid nodules are benign, some are cancerous. This is why it is important to have all neck lumps (or nodules) evaluated by a thyroid specialist as soon as possible. Our specialists will evaluate the nodule and propose a plan of action that prioritizes your health and comfort throughout the entire process.

Our clinical services:

• Thyroid imaging (including scans, ultrasound, scintigraphy etc.)
• Thyroid biopsy
• Thyroid surgery
• Thyroid radio frequency ablation (RFA)
• Thyroid cancer staging
• Thyroid oncology
• Thyroid cancer genetic testing

What is a thyroid gland?

Your thyroid is one of the endocrine glands which make hormones to regulate physiological functions in your body. The thyroid gland manufactures thyroid hormone, which regulates the rate at which your body carries on its necessary functions. Other endocrine glands are: the pituitary, the adrenal glands, the parathyroid glands, the testes and the ovaries.

The thyroid gland is located in the middle of the lower neck, below the larynx (voice box) and just above your clavicle (collarbone). It is shaped like a “bowtie”, having two halves (lobes), a right lobe and a left lobe joined by an “isthmus”: (see diagram below) you can rarely feel a normal thyroid gland.

What can a patient expect?

At the VM Med Thyroid Center, patients can expect timely, expert care without the need for a referral. Simply complete our online form, and our patient affairs coordinator will contact you during business hours. All required exams are available on site, and results are typically provided within seven to ten business days. Although most thyroid nodules are benign, each one deserves careful and thorough evaluation to ensure it is not cancerous.

When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed at reception and asked to fill out a short intake form. From there, you’ll be guided to the physician consultation area, where you’ll check in with our coordinator until your doctor is ready to see you. During your consultation, your physician will review your medical history, blood work, and perform a neck exam and thyroid ultrasound. If the ultrasound reveals a nodule that looks suspicious, a biopsy is usually performed the same day. Your doctor will take the time to explain your results, answer your questions, and discuss possible next steps in detail.

Once your visit is complete, if a follow-up appointment is recommended, our team will reach out to you directly by email to make scheduling simple and convenient.

FAQs

A referral is not required to see a thyroid specialist at VM Med. You can book an appointment by calling the clinic or completing an online inquiry at https://www.vmmed.com/contact-us/

An appointment with a VM Med thyroid specialist includes a consultation and imaging (ultrasound) depending on the demographics of the patient and their clinical history. Further testing, such as biopsies or lab tests, can also be done in the same appointment if deemed appropriate and necessary.

Our private Thyroid Centre offers various appointment types. Our team will be happy to share pricing with you once the required appointment type is confirmed. Give us a call or fill out our form, and our team will get in contact with you.

An appointment with a thyroid specialist at VM Med can usually be scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.

Results of a thyroid exam will be ready and shared with you within the same appointment. If additional tests are requested, this can be scheduled on-site along with a follow up if necessary.

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In case of an emergency, please dial 911.