Specialist Endocrine Surgeon
A Specialist Endocrine Surgeon
Endocrine glands produce the hormones required to regulate how our bodies work. As a specialist endocrine surgeon, Dr Lancashire has expert training in surgical management of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
Dr Lancashire manages thyroid and parathyroid cancers as well as a range of benign (non-cancerous) endocrine conditions such as thyroid nodules, Graves’ disease, and hyperparathyroidism. Common reasons for referrals to see Dr Lancashire include:
- Investigation of neck changes or symptoms (e.g. lump, swelling, bulge, pain or pressure, voice changes, difficulty swallowing, unexplained cough)
- Investigation of an abnormal test result (scan, blood test or biopsy)
- Concern about future cancer risk (e.g. family or personal history of cancer)
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Dr Lancashire is an expert in endocrine surgeries including:
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Read more about endocrine conditions and their management by heading to the patient information page.
Dr Ben Lancashire is proud to be associated with:
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About Dr Ben Lancashire
In addition to his post-fellowship specialty training in endocrine surgery, Dr Lancashire is actively involved in the Australian & New Zealand Thyroid Cancer Registry and the Brisbane Thyroid Cancer Clinic. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and Griffith University, and an Honorary Adjunct Assistant Professor at Bond University.
Dr Lancashire is a full member of the Australia and New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons (AES) and the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES). He is a fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
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