“As a physician myself, I was looking for the very best parathyroid surgeon to tackle my parathyroid surgery. I sought out four different opinions before choosing Dr. Deva Boone (including general surgery, ENT, and endocrinology whom are all considered top experts in my locale). Dr. Boone was impressive throughout my entire process- from her detailed analysis and review of my labs and history to surgery and then follow-up. She had a solid plan, answered my questions with ease, and reassured me throughout the process - compared to the others I met with whom were far less decisive in all aspects of my care. If you want to know a tip in choosing a doctor for this surgery, ask him or her how many parathyroid cases he or she has done. You’re likely to realize the difference between Dr. Boone and the rest of the pack when you hear her answer vs. the typical answer of “I do about 12-15 a year”. It never feels good as a patient to be that “odd case” or “not your norm”, and my case is indeed more complex in that that I had four gland hyperplasia and not your typical adenoma or two. Dr. Boone handled my case with surgical expertise, calm confidence, and an excellent bedside manner. I underwent a 35 min surgery with all 4 of my hyperplastic glands identified and about 3.5 removed. The next morning, I felt great! Many of the symptoms I was experiencing, most namely mental fogginess, were gone immediately, and I was out enjoying the city with my husband. I had no post-op pain and my scar is very minimal. People can’t even notice I’ve had a neck surgery unless I point it out. If you are facing the difficult decision of choosing a parathyroid surgeon, I highly recommend Dr. Boone. “
Robyn R.