Dr. Randall David Gaz MD

Expert Publications

• Analysis of the RAD54 gene on chromosome 1p as a potential tumor-suppressor gene in parathyroid adenomas.
• RAD51 as a candidate parathyroid tumour suppressor gene on chromosome 15q: absence of somatic mutations.
• A novel, noninvasive imaging technique for intraoperative assessment of parathyroid glands: confocal reflectance microscopy.
• Catheter-guided intraoperative localization of a jejunal angiodysplasia using the Tracker-18 coaxial catheter system: case report.
• Hypercalcemia and ectopic secretion of parathyroid hormone by an ovarian carcinoma with rearrangement of the gene for parathyroid hormone.
• Intraoperative measurement of parathyroid hormone in the surgical management of hyperparathyroidism.
• The management of 50 unusual hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands.
• Natural history of parathyroid carcinoma. Diagnosis, treatment, and results.
• Management of asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism.
• Frequent loss of chromosome arm 1p DNA in parathyroid adenomas.
• Monoclonality of parathyroid tumors in chronic renal failure and in primary parathyroid hyperplasia.
• Loss of chromosome arm 9p DNA and analysis of the p16 and p15 cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor genes in human parathyroid adenomas.
• Parathyroid tumor suppressor on 1p: analysis of the p18 cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor gene as a candidate.

Media Releases

Get to know Endocrine Surgeon Dr. Randall D. Gaz, who serves patients in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gaz currently serves patients in the Department of General & Gastrointestinal Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, located in Boston, Massachusetts. Guided by the needs of patients and their families, Massachusetts General Hospital aims to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment; to advance that care through innovative research and education; and to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities they serve. Dr. Gaz is affiliated with the Cancer Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he specializes in endocrine tumors, adrenal tumors, parathyroid tumors, and thyroid tumors. His clinical interests include hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid surgery, and thyroid surgery. Dr. Gaz received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Thereafter, he went on to complete his residency and fellowship training with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Gaz is board-certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 to provide board certification to individuals who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge in the field of surgery. Surgeons certified by the ABS, known as diplomates, have completed at least 5 years of residency training following medical school, met all ABS training requirements, and successfully completed the ABS examination process. Dr. Gaz is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE). The American College of Endocrinology (ACE) is a scientific, educational and charitable medical organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of clinical endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism for the improvement of patient care and public health. Additionally, Dr. Gaz is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrine surgery is a surgical sub-speciality focusing on surgery of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands, the adrenal glands, glands of the endocrine pancreas, and some neuroendocrine glands. As an endocrine surgeon, Dr. Gaz provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to his extensive knowledge of various surgical procedures. In addition to English, Dr. Gaz speaks French.

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