Organizations

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 245 Riverside Ave., Suite 200 Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-353-7878 www.aace.com and www.powerofprevention.com

AACE is a professional medical organization devoted to enhancing clinical endocrinology and improving medical care for patients. Part of its mission is to educate patients about endocrine disorders, such as thyroid disease, and offer referral services to patients looking for a specialist.

American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Contact: Sally Carty, M.D., F.A.C.S. 497 Scaife Hall University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 3550 Terrace St. Pittsburgh, PA 15261 412-647-0467 www.endocrinesurgery.org

This organization of board-certified surgeons is dedicated to the advancement of the science and art of endocrine surgery and maintenance of high standards of practice. The Web site has a bibliography of research papers on related topics. Address, phone number, and other contact information rotate among members.

American Thyroid Association 6066 Leesburg Pike, Suite 550 Falls Church, VA 22041 800-849-7643 (toll free) www.thyroid.org

This professional society includes 900 U.S. and international physicians and scientists who specialize in the research and treatment of thyroid diseases. The group promotes research, patient care, and education of patients, the public, and the medical and scientific communities. It operates a referral service, and its Web site offers extensive patient information.

Endocrine Society 8401 Connecticut Ave., Suite 900 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-941-0200 www.endo-society.org

This professional organization of clinical endocrinologists promotes research and clinical advancements in endocrinology and metabolism. The society provides names of specialists and information for patients.

Thyroid Foundation of America 1 Longfellow Place, Suite 1518 Boston, MA 02114 800-832-8321 (toll free) www.allthyroid.org

The foundation provides patients with information on thyroid illnesses through its Web site, an e-mail update service, newsletters, and a free telephone service for patients.

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