Diagnosis and Treatment in the Stanford Pituitary Center
The Pituitary Center provides comprehensive, streamlined care for patients with pituitary disorders, including pituitary tumors and pituitary hormone problems. The Pituitary Center and neuroendocrine clinical program brings together extensive knowledge and expertise in clinical, research, and teaching applications to neuroendocrine and pituitary diseases.
The Stanford Pituitary Center is organized so that consulting physicians and patients can effectively access the neuroendocrine resources available at Stanford. Endocrinologists and neurosurgeons at the Stanford Cancer Center participate in a multidisciplinary clinic in the management of our patients.
Endocrinologists are experienced in the chronic administration of replacement hormones and in the use of drugs to block hormone excess syndromes (including investigational drugs for the treatment of prolactin and growth hormone disorders).
Neurosurgical involvement in the Pituitary Center ensures prompt surgical intervention when necessary.
The clinical nurse offers patient education, including teaching self-administration of medications requiring injection.
The Pituitary Center is composed of multiple services directed at facilitating neuroendocrine care:
The Pituitary Center is a referral center for the evaluation and treatment of pituitary tumors and other neuroendocrine disorders, including the following:
Clinical Trials
The Pituitary Center offers clinical trials regarding innovative medical treatment for pituitary diseases.
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Pituitary Center Team
Neuroendocrinology
Neurosurgery
Radiation Medicine
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Scheduling Appointments & Referrals
Patients should please bring the following:
- Copies of your medical records/discharge summary/physician notes
- A copy of your X rays
- A copy of your lab reports
- If you are presently under medications, bring them with you to your appointment
Location
The Pituitary Center is located at:
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Pituitary Center
Neuroscience Clinic
Boswell Building, A301 (third floor)
Stanford, CA 94305
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