Susana Vargas-Pinto, MD

Dr. Susana Vargas-Pinto is an endocrine surgeon who believes that excellent care starts with building strong relationships with patients and understanding their personal needs. Dr. Vargas-Pinto serves as the co-director of the Endocrine Neoplasia Program and provides surgical care to adults and adolescents with diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She has a particular interest in the management of thyroid cancer and hypercalcemia related to parathyroid gland tumors. Dr. Vargas-Pinto provides care in a convenient and welcoming environment offering in-person and virtual visits for her patients. Dr. Vargas-Pinto is originally from Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching independent films and outdoor activities.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
Trust and honesty are the foundation of a solid patient-physician relationship. I will discuss the problem, all available options and we will make a treatment plan together.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I foster a welcoming, shared-decision making environment guided by the latest evidence-based literature. I expect patients can make the best decision for their care with confidence.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy spending time with my family on outdoor recreational activities, watching independent films and tasting chocolate.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose endocrine surgery because there is a need to reduce disparities among minority groups who need surgical care for endocrine diseases.

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