Pituitary Center

Specialized Treatment for Pituitary Adenoma and Other Pituitary Disorders

The Pituitary Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital leverages extensive experience and innovative techniques to treat even the hardest-to-reach pituitary tumors and other pituitary disorders. Our team of neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, otorhinolaryngologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, and other specialists are dedicated to comprehensive care of our patients in a setting that offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment tailored to individual patients. In addition to their exceptional technical skill, our neurosurgeons are known for their clear communication, compassion, ample time spent with patients, and personal care and attention.

Through seamless coordination among our specialists, we deliver individualized care that accounts for your particular condition and incorporates the latest treatment options. In a single visit, patients can obtain all necessary consultations, laboratory tests and imaging studies for the diagnosis of pituitary disorders. Among the members of our team is one of the world's foremost experts in minimally invasive surgery for removal of pituitary tumors.

Conditions We Treat

The Pituitary Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital treats the full spectrum and pituitary tumors and other pituitary disorders, including:

• Prolactinoma
• Cushing's Disease
• Acromegaly
• Non-Functioning Pituitary Tumors
• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Producing Tumors
• Craniopharyngioma
• Rathke's Cleft Cyst
• Hypopituitarism
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Arachnoid Cyst
• Dermoid and Epidermoid Tumors
• Germinoma
• Lymphocytic Hypophysitis

Experts in Diagnosing and Treating Pituitary Tumors and Other Pituitary Disorders

Learn more about the Pituitary Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital:

• Pituitary Tumor overview
• Pituitary Tumor treatment

As a patient at Brigham and Women's Hospital, you can count on:

• Prompt evaluation if you are newly diagnosed with a pituitary tumor—usually within one business day
• Access to new therapies through clinical trials
• Long-term follow-up, education, and support

We understand that confronting a pituitary tumor can be frightening for many patients and families; our guiding principle is to put the patient and family first. Your physicians are accessible to you throughout your care—before, during and after treatment.

Neurosurgeons

Endocrinologists

The Brigham and Women’s Pituitary Center was founded by Dr. Harvey Cushing, the pioneer neurosurgeon who performed more brain tumor and pituitary operations than anyone in the world during his 20 years as surgeon-in-chief. This tradition of outstanding care for patients with pituitary and neuro-endocrine disease continues today.

Patient Education

• To find Patient Education materials, such as pre- and post-op videos, details about post-op activities and more, click here.

Additional Resources

• To make an appointment, please call 617-732-6600 or submit a request through our secure online form
• Explore resources for patients and families

Information for Medical Professionals

• Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Fellowship Program
• Video Education Center: Neurosciences
• Advanced Multimodality Image Guided Operating Room (AMIGO)