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Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Professional interests include: parathyroid disease, endocrine surgery, adrenal disorders, and more.

1919 Old Spanish Trail 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77054

(832) 957-6500

Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1919 Old Spanish Trail 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77054

Some issues Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“Dr. Raymon Grogan, associate professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and section chief of endocrine surgery at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, reviewing images of the thyroid at...”—"The cutting edge: Houston doctor performs scar-free thyroid surgery", Houston Chronicle, September 2021

“Dr. Raymon Grogan, a surgeon at the University of Chicago Medicine who specializes in thyroid gland diseases, told Medscape that overdiagnosis through better detection was only part of the story.”—"Thyroid cancer rates tripled since 1975: What's driving the diagnoses?", CBS Minesota, February 2014

doctor visit	32
endocrine surgery	19
neck surgery	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	34

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	37

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

doctor visit	40
endocrine surgery	25
neck surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

doctor visit	35
endocrine surgery	12
neck surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	10

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	16
endocrine surgery	11
neck surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	92
endocrine surgery	37
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
neck surgery	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

doctor visit	39
endocrine surgery	21
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
neck surgery	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

St. Luke's Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$30,288 HARMONIC Product Family $30,288
Medtronic, Inc.	$9,648 NIM Vital $9,418	$230
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$7,614 NIM $6,894	$720
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$637 Da Vinci Surgical System $637
CONMED Corporation	$500 CONMED Handheld Instruments $500
Other	$955 LigaSure $325	HARMONIC Product Family $195	Vessel Sealing $125	TISSEEL $125	Victoza $125	Other $59

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$43,475
Travel and Lodging	$4,726
Food and Beverage	$1,442

Research Payments

Dr. Raymon Grogan, MS, FACS, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $109,412.

Biography

Dr. Raymon Grogan is a physician who specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He studied medicine at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Grogan trained at Stanford University Medical Center. He is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.