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Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2007)

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery

330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

(617) 667-7000

Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD is a general surgeon in Boston, MA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD is affiliated with Berkshire Health Systems and BERKSHIRE FACULTY SERVICES INC.

Office Locations

Address:

330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

Address:

777 North Street Fourth Floor
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	174
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226
minimally invasive procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	58
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
minimally invasive procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	32
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	32
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	179
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	237
inpatient care	237
open surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	47
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

abdominal surgery	38
doctor visit	431
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
minimally invasive procedures	39

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Boston, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	236
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177
minimally invasive procedures	20
open surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	127
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	16
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2007. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified in General Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2007)

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2015)

Board Certification: Board Certified in General Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Berkshire Health Systems

BERKSHIRE FACULTY SERVICES INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Clayton Ross Peterson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$10,146 Da Vinci Surgical System $10,146
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$85 OFIRMEV $85
Pfizer Inc.	$16 ZYVOX $16
Medtronic, Inc.	$12 NIM Vital $12

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,876
Food and Beverage	$383

Biography

Dr. Clayton Peterson's medical specialty is general surgery. He is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is affiliated with Berkshire Health Systems.