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Dr. Cornelia Little Griggs, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Danvers, MA specializing in pediatric general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Cornelia Little Griggs, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
102-104 Endicott Street
Danvers, MA 01923
337 Cotuit Road Suite 7
Sandwich, MA 02644
55 Fruit St Grb-425
Boston, MA 02114
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.
Dr. Cornelia Little Griggs, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Pediatric Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatric Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Cornelia Little Griggs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Cornelia Little Griggs, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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Dr. Cornelia Griggs practices pediatric general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine) in Boston, MA, Sandwich, MA, and Danvers, MA. Her areas of expertise include the following: minimally invasive surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Griggs attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
