November 2, 2018
By MusicDebby 
I had high PTH and Calcium for 4 years and 2 nuclear medicine tests that didn’t show anything. I did not realize what high calcium does; I had bone pain, muscle pain, exhausted all the time, constipation, nausea that was getting worse for the four years. My family doctor who knew me for 20 years […]
Tags: cancers, diabetic, Dr. Michael Yeh, endocrinology, high calcium, high PTH, nuclear medicine tests, patient stories, radiation, UCLA Endocrine Center
May 28, 2017
By j2017
My procedure was a parathyroidectomy for high calcium. I had a great experience, and Dr. Yeh was very easy to talk to and caring. It was a really easy surgery with no pain and minimal scarring. Overall it was a very positive experience.
Tags: Dr. Micheal Yeh, high calcium, minimal scarring, no pain, parathyroidectomy, patient stories
September 12, 2016
By gicky211
I went to my primary care physician for a routine check and that’s when I found out I had high calcium. The PCP did a thyroid scan, He didn’t see any enlargement, but he could enlargement so recommended I see Dr. Yeh. Dr. Yeh did an ultrasound and saw the enlarged parathyroid and recommended surgery. […]
Tags: Dr. Michael Yeh, endocrine, endocrine surgery, enlarged parathyroid, high calcium, parathyroid disease, parathyroid surgery, patient stories, primary care physician, surgery, thyroid scan, ultrasound
August 17, 2016
By mpoussin
I had a history of kidney stones and high calcium diagnosed as a parathyroid issue. I was referred to Dr. Livhits and had one of my parathyroids successfully removed. Minimal post surgery issues included tenderness and soreness when swallowing and a lump on the throat, but slowly going away. My energy has improved since surgery. […]
Tags: Dr. Masha Livhits, endocrine, endocrine surgery, high calcium, hyperparathyroid, hyperparathyroid surgery, kidney stones, parathyroid disease, patient stories
