Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Celebrates the Best Surgeons in the World with Castle Connolly Recognition

Dr. Jim Norman and Dr. Gary Clayman Recognized as Top Specialists in Endocrine Surgery

TAMPA, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, the world's leading destination for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery, proudly announces that two of its esteemed surgeons, Dr. Jim Norman and Dr. Gary Clayman, have been named to the prestigious 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list. This recognition for the 12th consecutive year cements their reputations as the best parathyroid surgeon and best thyroid surgeon, respectively, further solidifying the hospital's standing as a global leader in endocrine surgery.

The Castle Connolly Top Doctors list represents the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. These doctors are peer-nominated and meticulously vetted by a physician-led research team to ensure they embody excellence in clinical care, skill, and patient outcomes. Dr. Norman and Dr. Clayman's inclusion in this exclusive group speaks to their unparalleled expertise and dedication to advancing endocrine surgery.

Dr. Jim Norman: Recognized as the Best Parathyroid Surgeon in the World

Dr. Jim Norman, the founder of the Norman Parathyroid Center, has long been recognized as the best parathyroid surgeon worldwide. With his practice performing more than 3,500 parathyroid operations per year, he is the most experienced parathyroid surgeon in history. His inclusion in the Castle Connolly Top Doctors list for 2025 highlights his contributions to the field and his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from hyperparathyroidism.

Hyperparathyroidism is a serious, yet often underdiagnosed condition caused by overactive parathyroid glands. It can lead to osteoporosis, kidney stones, chronic fatigue, and cognitive decline. Dr. Norman pioneered the minimally invasive radio-guided parathyroidectomy (MIRP) procedure, allowing for quicker recovery, reduced scarring, and better patient outcomes. Patients regularly travel from across the U.S. and around the world to seek care from the best parathyroid surgeon, knowing that Dr. Norman's expertise offers them the highest likelihood of a cure.

"At the Norman Parathyroid Center, our sole mission is to cure hyperparathyroidism, and we do that better and more efficiently than any other hospital in the world," said Dr. Norman. "This recognition from Castle Connolly validates the work we do every day to change lives and improve outcomes for our patients."

Dr. Gary Clayman: Recognized as the Best Thyroid Surgeon in the Nation

As the founder of the Clayman Thyroid Center, Dr. Gary Clayman has been recognized as the best thyroid surgeon in the country. With over 2,000 thyroid operations performed annually, he is a leader in the field known for his expertise in treating complex and advanced thyroid conditions. His commitment to surgical excellence and patient-centered care has earned him a place among the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

Thyroid cancer rates have been rising, particularly among women, making expert surgical care more critical than ever. Dr. Clayman specializes in highly complex thyroid surgeries, including total thyroidectomy, reoperative thyroid surgery, and thyroid cancer surgeries requiring neck dissection. Patients with aggressive or recurrent thyroid cancer seek out Dr. Clayman's expertise because he provides them with the best possible chance for a cure and a safe, complication-free recovery.

"Being recognized as the best thyroid surgeon is an incredible honor, but more importantly, it reflects the unwavering commitment our entire team has toward providing the best outcomes for our patients," said Dr. Clayman. "Thyroid surgery is not one-size-fits-all. It requires experience, precision, and a personalized approach to ensure every patient receives the best possible care."

The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery: A Global Destination for Endocrine Excellence

The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, located in Tampa, Florida, is the only hospital in the world dedicated exclusively to thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery. It is home to the highest-volume endocrine surgeons, who together perform more than 5,000 endocrine surgeries annually. Patients from all 50 states and over 90 countries travel to this hospital seeking the best parathyroid surgeon, best thyroid surgeon, and best adrenal surgeons in the world.

The hospital's model of specialized, high-volume surgical care leads to higher cure rates, fewer complications, and faster recoveries. Unlike other hospitals, where endocrine surgeries may be performed infrequently, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery focuses solely on these conditions, ensuring patients receive expert treatment tailored to their needs.

What This Recognition Means for Patients

Choosing the right surgeon for thyroid or parathyroid surgery is crucial. The experience and skill of the surgeon directly impact patient outcomes, complication rates, and long-term health. Patients searching for the best parathyroid surgeon or best thyroid surgeon should consider the following:

• Surgical Volume Matters: Surgeons who perform a high number of thyroid and parathyroid procedures consistently achieve better outcomes.
• Specialized Expertise is Key: Surgeons at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery focus exclusively on endocrine surgery, ensuring precision and excellence.
• A Personalized Approach Improves Results: Dr. Norman and Dr. Clayman provide individualized treatment plans, optimizing surgical success and patient recovery.

For those diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism, thyroid nodules, or thyroid cancer, seeking treatment from the best parathyroid surgeon or best thyroid surgeon can make all the difference in achieving a full recovery.

A Commitment to Excellence in Endocrine Surgery

The 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors recognition is not just an honor for Dr. Jim Norman and Dr. Gary Clayman—it is a testament to the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery's mission of providing the highest level of endocrine care in the world. As the hospital continues to break records in surgical excellence and patient outcomes, its reputation as the leading center for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery remains unmatched.

About the Norman Parathyroid Center

Located in Tampa, Florida, the Norman Parathyroid Center is the leading parathyroid gland tumor treatment center in the world, performing nearly 3,800 parathyroid operations annually. Well known for cure rates over 99% via an operation that typically lasts about 20 minutes, the Norman Parathyroid Center's success centers on a teamwork approach by the most experienced parathyroid surgeons in the world.

www.parathyroid.com | (813) 972-0000

About the Clayman Thyroid Center:
Founded by one of the nation's best-known thyroid surgeons, the Clayman Thyroid Center is the highest volume thyroid cancer referral center in the United States. The Center boasts the most experienced thyroid surgeons in the US who provide personalized care allowing the greatest opportunity for cancer cure, wellness, and cosmetic, and functional, outcomes via all types of thyroid surgery from minimal incision to scarless thyroid surgery to advanced cancer care.

www.thyroidcancer.com | (813) 940-3130

About the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery:

The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, established in January 2022, is the world's largest endocrine surgery practice, encompassing the Norman Parathyroid Center, Clayman Thyroid Center, and Carling Adrenal Center. Committed to advancing the field of endocrine surgery and providing world-class care, the hospital has surpassed 20,000 new patient consults within just two years of its inception. Patients from 98 countries and all 50 states have sought the expertise of the hospital's renowned specialists.

www.hospitalforendocrinesurgery.com

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