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James Norman MD, FACS, FACE
EndocrineWeb Founder, Parathyroid Surgeon
The Norman Parathyroid Clinic
Tampa, FL
Dr. Norman is a member of the EndocrineWeb Editorial Board.

EndocrineWeb.com Articles by James Norman MD, FACS, FACE

Thyroid Nodule Ultrasound
The Diabetes Center
Diabetes is a disorder characterized by hyperglycemia or elevated blood glucose (blood sugar). Our bodies function best at a certain level of sugar in the bloodstream. If the amount of sugar in our blood runs too high or too low, then we typically feel bad. Diabetes is the name of the condition where the blood sugar level consistently runs too high.
Your Thyroid Gland
Learn the basics of thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, and goiters. Article also explains thyroid hormones and what they do.
Thyroid Gland Function
Easy to understand description of all thyroid laboratory and x-ray tests, scans, and studies: how they are performed, and what they mean. Written for patients by doctors.
Thyroid Problems and Pregnancy
What are the most common thyroid problems during and after pregnancy? Learn about hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and postpartum thyroiditis, as well as common, safe treatments for these conditions.
Hypothyroidism: Too Little Thyroid Hormone
Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 help regulate your body’s metabolism and how you use energy. Get the basics on this very common thyroid condition.
Thyroid Cancer
Article provides basic information about thyroid cancer. Includes a discussion of papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options are also discussed.
Hyperthyroidism: Overactivity of the Thyroid Gland
Complete description of treatments for hyperthyroidism written by a panel of experts for patients. Illustrations and patient x-rays help make it easy to understand. Part of the largest throid site on the Web, 100+ pages and illustrations.
Your Parathyroid Glands
Easy to understand info on parathyroid gland disease, treatments, tests, osteoporosis, calcium and surgery. Explains mini parathyroid surgery. Written for patients by parathyroid experts.
Normal Regulation of Blood Glucose
Insulin is the key hormone when it comes to diabetes: It regulates blood glucose. With type 1 diabetes, your body isn’t able to produce insulin, and with type 2 diabetes, your body may not be able to use it efficiently. Learn more about insulin and blood glucose regulation.
Introduction to Endocrinology & Endocrine Surgery
An overview of endocrine disease, Thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. Parathyroid and thyroid diseases discussed with over 200 pages of easy to read text with pictures. Written by experts for patients. Covers parathyroid hormone excess, symptoms and
Thyroid Goiter Treatments
In this article, see a picture of a thyroid goiter. Also, discover common symptoms and treatments of thyroid goiter—an enlargement of the thyroid gland that creates a visible mass in the neck. Find out why a thyroid goiter may need to be removed.
Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism: Overactivity of the Thyroid Gland
Hyperthyroid tests and thyroid x-rays to diagnose hyperthyroidism. Part of the largest thyroid site on the internet, written by experts for patients. Easy to understand with patient x-rays and illustrations.
Endocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
Insulin, glucagon, gastrin, and all other endocrine tumors of the pancreas. Written for patients, lots of pictures explain hormones, conditions, diabetes, cancer, tumors, surgery, and drug treatments. Find a hormone and/or cancer doctor and support group
Fine Needle Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules