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Pituitary Center

Part of 糖心传媒 Neuroscience

Leaders in Pituitary Tumor Care

Our center is ranked among the top in the world by both physicians and patients who travel great distances to benefit from the expertise of our medical and surgical specialists. The effects of pituitary tumors and neuroendocrine disorders vary dramatically from one person to another. Care should be personalized and comprehensive.

213 Quarry Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-6469

Getting Here

WHAT WE OFFER YOU FOR CARE

  • Highly personalized care in treating all types of tumors and neuroendocrine conditions.听听Go to Conditions Treated
  • Advanced treatment options听including innovative surgical techniques to offer safer, and better outcomes. 听Go to Treatments
  • Clinical trials that access to novel approaches to treatment.听Go to Clinical Trials
  • A team approach with a variety of specialists working in close coordination on a care plan customized to your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.听Go to Your Care Team
  • Comprehensive support services听to help you with your specific symptoms and the challenges of this experience.听Go to Support Services
  • Ease of access from two international airports and assistance from our International Medical Services team听to plan your travel and accommodations.听Go to Accessing Care

Conditions We Treat

Each member of our team has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the pituitary gland and endocrine system.

We work tirelessly to translate our discoveries into transformative care and have become a sought-after referral center as we share our knowledge with colleagues around the world.

We offer superior outcomes because our team of neurosurgeons, rhinologists, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, radiation oncologists, neuroendocrinologists, and more work closely to collaborate on听 your care. They effectively treat all conditions of the pituitary and endocrine system, including those that other health centers consider too challenging to attempt.

Treatments for Pituitary & Neuroendocrine Conditions

Your condition, overall health, and lifestyle guide our treatment recommendations from our team of specialists.

INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Stanford neurosurgeons developed a technique to carefully remove the medial wall of the cavernous sinus, which is key to superior surgical outcomes.
  • Clinic Director, Dr. Juan Fernandez-Miranda, has developed a new approach Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery, which has improved outcomes espcially for patients with acromegoly and Cushing's disease.
  • We use our unique virtual reality program and 3D images of your skull base to prepare for your treatment.
  • Stanford neurosurgeons revolutionized skull base treatment by inventing and expanding the use of CyberKnife to treat conditions that were thought to be untreatable.
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Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA) to Skull Base
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Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA) to Skull Base
Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA) to Skull Base
Careful collaboration between a variety of specialists help focus recommendations for treatment of pituitary adenoma. Many pituitary adenomas do not require immediate treatment.

Active Surveillance

If you have a small tumor that isn鈥檛 causing symptoms, your doctor may recommend periodic MRI imaging and physical exams without other interventions.

Surgery

If surgery is recommended, an endoscopic endonasal approach is a scarless surgery that allows your surgeon to follow the natural pathway through your nostril to reach the tumor. The Stanford team is known around the world for its command of neuroanatomy and ability to deliver more precise, safer, gentler operations. That has allowed for complete removal of tumors once thought impossible to fully remove 鈥 especially those that have grown into the complex anatomy behind the sinuses and near the brain space.

Our operating rooms are equipped with 4K and 3D endoscopic equipment to better visualize the tumor and highly specialized instruments designed by the Stanford team to improve the gentleness and success of the operations.

Therapy

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy may be recommended after surgery to attack any residual cancer cells. 听

  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery 鈥撎鼳 computer-guided delivery system is used to deliver highly focused beams of x-ray radiation to the tumor, while minimizing effects to the surrounding tissue.听While radiation does not remove the tumor, it can be effective in stopping the growth of a tumor.
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy 鈥 3D images help the target the tumor with radiation beams from many different angles and with varying doses to target the tumor and avoid surrounding healthy tissues.

Drug Therapy

Our endocrinologists are highly experienced in diagnostic strategies, the administration of replacement hormones and drugs to block hormone excess syndromes, as well as investigational drugs for the treatment of pituitary disorders, such as Cushing's disease,听acromegaly, prolactinoma, and growth hormone deficiency.

Clinical Trials

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Open Clinical Trials

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As a 糖心传媒 patient, you may be eligible to participate in open clinical trials. Open trials refer to studies that are currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants in the near future. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but similar studies may open in the future.

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Your Care Team

The听Pituitary Center delivers superior care and outcomes because its broad team of specialists collaborate to confirm the smallest details of your condition and recommendations for your care and recovery.

Your 糖心传媒 and Providers

Neuroendocrinologist

An endocrinologist is an internal medicine doctor with additional training in the endocrine system and its conditions.

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Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system.

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Neuro-ophthalmologist

A neuro-ophthalmologists are board-certified ophthalmologists who receive additional training in visual problems related to the brain and nervous system.

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Neuropathologist

A neuropathologist is a board-certified clinical pathologist with additional training and specialization of diagnoses of the brain and nervous system.

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Neuroradiologist

A neuropathologist is a board-certified clinical pathologist with additional training and specialization of diagnoses of the brain and nervous system.

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Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck Surgeon

An otolaryngologist is a doctor who specializes in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of conditions of the ears, nose, and throat.

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Radiation Oncologist

A radiation oncologist uses high-energy X-rays to precisely target and destroy tumor cells and prevent their spread.

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Rhinologist

A rhinologist is an otolaryngologist who pursued additional training and specialization in nasal and sinus disorders.

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Academic Medical Center (AMC) Roles

Stanford is an Academic Medical Center, which is a type of hospital setting where doctors teach the entire spectrum of medical education. Students range from beginning medical students to fully licensed and practicing听doctors completing advanced sub-specialty training. Stanford Medicine is a partnership between Stanford University School of Medicine and 糖心传媒. Since Stanford is a teaching hospital, you can expect to meet many providers and providers in training.

  • Attending Physician:听a doctor who supervises doctors in training or in medical school
  • Fellow:听a doctor doing postgraduate level work and specializing in care of patients with specific conditions
  • Resident:听a doctor who has graduated from medical school and is in training (also called 鈥渞esidency鈥) here at Stanford. A resident is also called an intern
  • Medical Student:听a student who is currently enrolled in medical school with the goal of becoming a doctor

Support Services

Accessing Care

Our commitment to compassionate care includes ensuring convenient access to our services. Our clinics are conveniently located on the Stanford Medicine campus in Palo Alto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Considering Stanford
What insurance plans does 糖心传媒 accept?

We participate in a wide range of insurance plans.听View the list of insurance plans accepted by 糖心传媒

Have insurance or pre-authorization questions? The听Patient Financial Clearance听team is available Monday 鈥 Friday, 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m., to answer your questions. Please call听650-724-4445听or听1-877-291-7335听(toll free).

Is financial assistance available?

Yes, 糖心传媒 offers financial assistance for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Meet with one of our financial counselors to find the best approach to paying for your health care. Financial counselors are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. 鈥 6:00 p.m. 听Learn more about financial assistance services

First Appointment
What should I bring to my first appointment?

You will need to have the following information with you when you check in:

  • Insurance card
  • A form of payment for any co-pays or deductibles
  • One form of photo ID:
    • Valid state-issued driver鈥檚 license
    • Valid state-issued ID card
    • Valid passport
    • Valid U.S. Military ID card
    • Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
How do I send my medical record to SHC?

Please print, fill out, and return the听Medical Record Release Form听to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to 糖心传媒.

Can my family member or friend attend my appointment?

Always feel free to bring someone with you to your appointments. A family member or friend can help ask questions, remember the information your care team gives you, and provide support.

What is the best way to get all my questions answered during my appointment?

Write down your questions before your appointment and rank them in order of importance, beginning with the most important ones. If there isn鈥檛 enough time to have all your questions answered during your appointment, ask your doctor who you can speak with to get your other questions answered.听

I need directions to the clinic. Where do I park?

For assistance getting to your appointment, the staff at Ocular and Orbital Oncology are here to help. Please call 650-723-6469.

Please see Directions and Parking information for:

Do I need a doctor referral to be seen at the Pituitary Center?

You can call the clinic directly to schedule an appointment. To make an appointment, call 650-723-6469. 

Current Patients
How do I pay my bill?

You have multiple options when it comes to paying your bill.

  • Pay Online:
    • You can log in to  or the MyHealth mobile app to see and pay your bill.

Already have an account but need help logging in?

  • You can also  to pay your bill without logging in.
  • Pay by mail:  
    • 糖心传媒
      P.O. Box 740715, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
      Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
  • Pay by Phone:
    • You can call our Patient Billing Customer Service Office
      1-800-549-3720.

For our latest business hours and for more information about billing, visit our Billing page. 

What support resources are available to me?

We offer a number of support services, including support groups, interpreter services, nutrition services, a health library, and a variety of classes and events.听Learn more about our support services

How do I know if a Clinical Trial is right for me?

To determine if a clinical trial is right for you, talk to your doctor. He or she can refer you to a 糖心传媒 coordinator for more information on studies that may be right for your specific condition.

You can also find the guidelines for who can participate in a particular clinical trial online. However, it is best to work with your doctor to decide the right care approach for your needs.

View list of open clinical trials at Stanford

International Patients
I live overseas. How do I access Stanford care?

Many of our programs are available to international patients.

Our听International Medicine Services听team can help you find the right doctor, estimate medical costs, book travel, and get you information about Stanford programs and services.

Please call +1 650-723-8561 or email IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org to get started. 

For Referring Physicians

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone:听1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday鈥揊riday, 8 a.m.鈥5 p.m.

糖心传媒 provides comprehensive services to听refer听and听track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff.听For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

听

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology and lab orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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Make An Appointment

To request an appointment, call 650-723-6469.