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FORT BELVOIR, VA. (January 12, 2024)-- Surgical monitor displays progress of thyroid ablation procedure at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center January 12, 2024. (Department of Defense photo by Kyle Harvey)

Jan. 23, 2024

Medical Center Breaks New Medical Ground in Thyroid Treatment Therapy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Talented physicians from the Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Service Team at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing one of the first thyroid nodule ablations in the military health system. This groundbreaking procedure showcases the team's extensive training and proficiencies, and represents a major advancement in the field of thyroid medical treatment. This significant advancement in thyroid treatment within the military health system ensures that a greater number of patients at the medical center will now have access to state-of-the-art treatment options.

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