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I am an endocrine surgeon, Chief of the Section of Endocrine Surgery at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey as well as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I treat endocrine tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid glands, and adrenal glands. These tumors are uniquely different as they may secrete hormones in excess and may occur as a part of a familial genetic syndrome. I also treat neuroendocrine tumors which have similar characteristics and may occur anywhere throughout the body.
What I love most about the field of endocrine surgery is that there is not a “one size fits all” approach to the care of my patients – an individualized treatment plan is developed for each patient and their tumor type. My expertise is in both traditional open surgical techniques as well as minimally invasive surgery techniques.
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes surgical oncologists, endocrinologists, medical oncologists, nuclear medicine radiologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, and genetic counselors, I provide coordinated care for my patients that results in improved outcomes. I track my patients’ outcomes as part of my clinical research that helps guide advancements in treatment options.
Prior to joining Rutgers Cancer Institute, I was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine where I was Director of Endocrine Surgery. I serve on several committees for both the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and the Association of Academic Surgery. My clinical research has yielded peer-reviewed publications, reviews, book chapters, and both national and international presentations.
After graduation from Louisiana State University and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, I completed my residency in general surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I then completed the Norman Thompson Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the University of Michigan.
March 20, 2025
Good.
February 8, 2025
Dr Laird was excellent. She was very caring, kind, explained everything so well, and went over a plan that I felt comfortable with. I am looking forward to my next visit with her and would recommend anyone I know to see her do they're experiencing thyroid problems.
January 29, 2025
Dr. Laird was very professional.
January 9, 2025
Very good.
November 25, 2024
The doctor was very nice, & explain all my options etc. Absolutely.
November 4, 2024
Excellent experience with Dr. Laird on my consultation for parathyroid surgery.
October 25, 2024
Dr Laird made me feel so at ease. Her specialty in thyroid nodules was what made me see her. I drove over an hour to see her
August 9, 2024
I will highly recommend Dr Laird.
July 21, 2024
First visit with Dr. Laird and she made me feel like she knew me. Put me at ease and informed me of all possibilities which I greatly appreciated.
June 21, 2024
Stupendous experience from the start to the finish!
May 31, 2024
Will refer this excellent surgeon to my Endocrinologist so she can refer patients with rare, complicated and difficult thyroid and parathyroid ailments in need of surgery.
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