The thyroid is a gland in the neck that plays an important role in regulating metabolism. The adjacent parathyroid glands produce a hormone that stimulates the release of calcium from bones into the bloodstream and controls its absorption and conservation.

An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can cause fast heart rate, high blood pressure, weight loss, goiter, bulging eyes and other symptoms. With overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism), increased blood-calcium levels can lead to weakened bones, kidney stones, abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, urinary problems and muscle weakness. Tumors in these glands can cause them to overproduce hormones. A board-certified surgeon in St. Petersburg, Florida, Dr. Freddie L. McRae offers the latest solutions to thyroid and parathyroid problems, including the ultrasonic Harmonic Scalpel® and minimal nuclear localization.

As a result of his intensive, up-to-date training, Dr. McRae is able to offer the skill that patients and their physicians demand for thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He also provides a unique level of compassion and dedication, ensuring that your individual needs are understood and met with the highest standard of surgical excellence. With outstanding outcomes as the most important objective, Dr. McRae spends the time necessary to ensure you get the top-quality care and attention you deserve while keeping your referring physician informed and up-to-date on your care.

 

Hundreds of St. Petersburg area physicians have referred their patients to Dr. McRae since 1980. To learn more about his advanced care for thyroid and parathyroid disorders or to make an appointment, call our St. Petersburg surgery office today or visit our Surgery Patient Education Library.

The thyroid is a gland in the neck that plays an important role in regulating metabolism. The adjacent parathyroid glands produce a hormone that stimulates the release of calcium from bones into the bloodstream and controls its absorption and conservation.

An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can cause fast heart rate, high blood pressure, weight loss, goiter, bulging eyes and other symptoms. With overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism), increased blood-calcium levels can lead to weakened bones, kidney stones, abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, urinary problems and muscle weakness. Tumors in these glands can cause them to overproduce hormones. A board-certified surgeon in St. Petersburg, Florida, Dr. Freddie L. McRae offers the latest solutions to thyroid and parathyroid problems, including the ultrasonic Harmonic Scalpel® and minimal nuclear localization.

As a result of his intensive, up-to-date training, Dr. McRae is able to offer the skill that patients and their physicians demand for thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He also provides a unique level of compassion and dedication, ensuring that your individual needs are understood and met with the highest standard of surgical excellence. With outstanding outcomes as the most important objective, Dr. McRae spends the time necessary to ensure you get the top-quality care and attention you deserve while keeping your referring physician informed and up-to-date on your care.

 

Hundreds of St. Petersburg area physicians have referred their patients to Dr. McRae since 1980. To learn more about his advanced care for thyroid and parathyroid disorders or to make an appointment, call our St. Petersburg surgery office today or visit our Surgery Patient Education Library.