Specialists

Endocrinologists, nephrologists, cardiologists, endocrine surgeons, and interventional radiologists diagnose and treat primary aldosteronism. To help patients locate skilled physicians, we maintain a directory of specialists worldwide. Inclusion is conditional upon review of credentials (e.g., years in practice, number of patients treated, number of successful adrenal venous sampling procedures). Specialists with lower case volume may be included when patients report positive care experiences. In this instance, a disclaimer is added to the physician’s profile.

Choosing a specialist is patients’ sole responsibility. We strongly encourage all patients to thoroughly review any information they receive, regardless of its source. The Foundation is not responsible for the quality of care provided by physicians listed in its directory. Upon notification of substandard practices and/or medical errors, the Foundation promptly initiates reviews, and when warranted, removes the concerned physicians from its listings.

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+1 (615) 936-8422

Colleen Kiernan, MD, FACS

+1 (615) 936-8422

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Specialties: Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery

Areas of Practice: Dr. Kiernan is an assistant professor of surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her clinical areas of expertise include endocrine disorders of the adrenal glands, thyroid disease and thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease, neuroendocrine surgery, and GI surgery

Affiliations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville VA Heathcare System

+1 (615) 322-3353

James Matthew Luther, MD, MSCI

+1 (615) 322-3353

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Specialties: Hypertension, Nephrology, Internal Medicine

Areas of Practice: Dr. Luther is director of the Vanderbilt AHA Comprehensive Hypertension Center, where he evaluates and treats resistant and secondary causes of hypertension such as primary aldosteronism and renovascular hypertension. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, and Nephrology. He is also certified as a Hypertension Specialist.

Affiliations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

+1 (615) 936-8422

Carmen C. Solórzano, MD, FACS

+1 (615) 936-8422

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Specialties: Adrenalectomy, robotic, minimally invasive, surgery

Areas of Practice: Dr. Solórzano is Professor of Surgery, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Director of Endocrine Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN. She holds the John L. Sawyers Chair in Surgical Sciences. She specializes in removing adrenal glands and tumors using minimally invasive techniques like robotic adrenalectomy. The types of tumors she removes include those overproducing hormones in the adrenal gland. aldosterone producing tumors, adrenaline producing tumors, cortisol producing tumors, and cancers. Dr. Solórzano has been removing adrenal gland tumors for the last 22 years. She is a highly experienced and high volume surgeon

Affiliations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center , Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

+1 (615) 343-8332

Andrea Utz, MD, PhD

+1 (615) 343-8332

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Specialties: Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders

Areas of Practice: Dr. Utz is an endocrinologist in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She received her MD and PhD degrees from Vanderbilt and completed residency and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Neuroendocrine Division. She specializes in clinical care of individuals with adrenal and pituitary disorders.

Affiliations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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