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View DoctorsThe type of diagnostic tests and methods used by physicians in the Adrenal Disorders Program is dependent on each patient’s clinical examination. Surgery or medications can treat many adrenal gland disorders.
At the first appointment, each patient is asked to give a thorough medical history. Patients may receive a hormonal evaluation and additional tests, depending upon their symptoms.
Some patients may require imaging with a CT or MRI scan to closely examine their adrenal glands. Depending on blood test and imaging results, further studies may be ordered.
The Adrenal Disorders Program in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Medical Subspecialties Institute also offers patients an advanced diagnostic test called adrenal venous sampling. This technology allows physicians to test the blood in the veins around the adrenal glands to see if they are working properly.
The expert physicians in the Adrenal Disorders Program are highly trained in the latest treatment options to provide the highest standard of care to their patients, and have access to state-of-the-art treatments to meet the needs of the patients. Our caregivers put Patients First, tailoring treatment plans based on each patient’s condition and physician’s assessment. Depending on the diagnosis, examples of treatments may include:
The Adrenal Disorders Program physicians in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Medical Subspecialties Institute work with a highly dedicated team of nurses. The program team also coordinates with the Endocrine Surgeons within the Digestive Disease Institute to offer patients multidisciplinary treatments and the best possible care before, during, and after surgery. Caregivers involved in patient care for this program include: