Amir H. Hamrahian, MD, is a Staff member in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic's main campus, having accepted that appointment in 2005. Prior to that appointment, he was also a clinical associate there for nearly five years.
His clinical interests include pituitary and adrenal disorders.
Dr. Hamrahian received his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, and upon graduation was a general practitioner in the provinces of Hamadan and Tehran, Iran. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of North Dakota, Fargo, and an endocrinology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals, Cleveland.
In 2003, he received the Teacher of the Year award from Cleveland Clinic's Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Hamrahian speaks three languages -- English, Turkish and Farsi -- and is board-certified in internal medicine as well as endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. He is a member of the Endocrine Society, Pituitary Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Some of the questions answered in this interview October 1, 2012 include (not in this order):
- Can you tell me a little about you endocrine practice and your experience with Cushing’s as part of your practice?
- What are some of biggest challenges you have in treating Cushing’s?
- How do you test cyclical/episodic Cushing's?
- Can someone with cyclical/episodic Cushing's take Korlym?
- I know that Cushing's patients (those that currently have it and/or are cured/in remission can have healthy pregnancies with the right care. How do doctors support this process? Through an endocrinologist and a high-risk ob/gyn? And what sort of treatment is given throughout the pregnancy to prevent hypercortisolism.
- While many patients have a successful long term result from surgery, there are just as many that don’t. Do you find that there are any particular challenges treating patients with Cushing’s disease when pituitary surgery has already failed?
- As I understand, you were an investigator in the clinical trial for Korlym, and I think you treated 4 patients. Did these patients all have a previous surgery that had failed?
- Many Cushing’s patients are trying to understand if they might be candidates for Korlym treatment, can you tell me a little history about the types of patients you treated with Korlym? I hear that not all patients can take Korlym. Which type of patient should not take it?
- Every past treatment for Cushing’s has always had the goal of lowering cortisol levels, but Korlym doesn’t lower cortisol levels, can you explain how it works?
- So, how do you judge success for a Cushing’s patient on Korlym?
- I lost copious amounts of hair while on Korlym, is this a known side effect?
- Are there any long term reproductive implications due to use of Korlym?
Listen to this interview at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2012/10/01/dr-amir-hamrahian-answers-our-questions or to the podcast by searching for Cushings in the iTunes podcast area or click here: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/cushingshelp-cushie-chats/id350591438
MEETING NOTES : Dr. Redmond, Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day
Meeting Created:September 29, 2012, 12:07 PM
Baltimore
radiotherapy
- recurrence
- persistent hormone secretion
- inoperable
MEETING NOTES : Dr. Ishii, Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day
Meeting Created:September 29, 2012, 11:41 AM
Baltimore
patient participation is most important
MEETING NOTES : Dr. Gary Gallia, Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day
Meeting Created:September 29, 2012, 11:11 AM
Baltimore
pituitary lesions, surgery
MEETING NOTES : Dr. Barbara Craven, Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day
Meeting Created:September 29, 2012, 10:49 AM
Baltimore
Cushing's, cyclical
MEETING NOTES : Dr. Subramarnian, Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day
Meeting Created:September 29, 2012, 10:28 AM
Baltimore
neuro-opthalmology
MEETING NOTES : Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day
Meeting Created:September 29, 2012, 10:04 AM
Baltimore
Dr. Gary Wand
- thyroid: energy, weight, mental function, skin, temp
- sex hormones, drive and function
- adrenal: light-headed, fatigue, appetite, weight, GI
MEETING NOTES : Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day
Meeting Created:September 29, 2012, 10:00 AM
Chantilly
Patient Education Day Agenda: 9:30 - 10:00 AM REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
10:00 - 10:20 AM What is the pituitary, and what can go wrong Gary Wand, MD
10:25 - 10:45 AM Vision problems in pituitary patients Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD
10:50 - 11:10 AM Pituitary Disease: a patient’s prospective Barbara Craven, PhD
11:15 - 11:35 AM Surgery for Pituitary tumors: what to expect Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, MD and Gary Gallia, MD, PhD
11:40 - 12:00 PM Nose problems before and after pituitary surgery Masaru Ishii, MD, PhD
12:05 - 12:25 PM When is radiotherapy needed for pituitary tumors Kirsten Redmond, MD
12:30 - 1:25 PM Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 PM Breakout sessions
1) Medical therapy (Wand/Salvatori)
2) Surgical therapy (Gallia)
3) Radiation therapy (Redmond/Lim)
4) Vision issues (Subramanian)
5) Nose issues (Ishii)
*This schedule is subject to change
October 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM eastern, Dr. Amir Hamrahian will answer our questions about Cushing's, pituitary or adrenal issues and Korlym (mifepristone) in BlogTalkRadio at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2012/10/01/dr-amir-hamrahian-answers-our-questions
You may listen live at the link above. The episode will be added to the Cushing's Help podcast after the show is over. Listen to the podcasts by searching for Cushings in the iTunes podcast area or click here: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/cushingshelp-cushie-chats/id350591438
Dr. Hamrahian has had patients on Korlym for about 4 years.
Please submit your questions below or email them to CushingsHelp@gmail.com before Sunday, September 30.
From Dr. Hamrahian's bio at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff_directory/staff_display.aspx?doctorid=3676
Amir Hamrahian, M.D.
(216) 444-6568
Appointed: 2000
- Department:Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Location:Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code F20
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195 - Appointment:(216) 444-6568
- Desk:(216) 445-8538
- Fax:(216) 445-1656
- Department:Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center
- Location:Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code R20
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195 - Appointment:(216) 444-6568
- Desk:(216) 445-8538
- Fax:(216) 445-1656
- Surgeon:
- No
- Treats:
- Adults Only
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Biographical Sketch
Amir H. Hamrahian, MD, is a Staff member in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic's main campus, having accepted that appointment in 2005. Prior to that appointment, he was also a clinical associate there for nearly five years.
His clinical interests include pituitary and adrenal disorders.
Dr. Hamrahian received his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, and upon graduation was a general practitioner in the provinces of Hamadan and Tehran, Iran. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of North Dakota, Fargo, and an endocrinology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals, Cleveland.
In 2003, he received the Teacher of the Year award from Cleveland Clinic's Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Hamrahian speaks three languages -- English, Turkish and Farsi -- and is board-certified in internal medicine as well as endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. He is a member of the Endocrine Society, Pituitary Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Education & Fellowships
- Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Endocrinology
Cleveland, OH USA
2000 - Residency - University of North Dakota Hospital
- Internal Medicine
Fargo, ND USA
1997 - Medical School - Hacettepe University School of Medicine
- Ankara Turkey
1991
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialty Interests
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008
Memberships
- Pituitary Society
- Endocrine Society
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American Medical Association
Treatment & Services
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Aspiration
- Thyroid Ultrasound
Specialty in Diseases and Conditions
- Acromegaly
- Addison’s Disease
- Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison’s Disease
- Adrenal Tumors
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
- Amenorrhea
- Androgen Deficiency (Low Testosterone)
- Androgen Excess
- Calcium Disorders
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Conn's Syndrome
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Empty sella
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Fasting hypoglycemia
- Flushing Syndromes
- Galactorrhea
- Goiter
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Growth hormone excess
- Gynecomastia
- Hirsutism
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperandrogenism
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypophysitis
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Mastocytosis
- Menopause, Male
- Menstrual Disorders
- Paget's Disease
- Panhypopituitarism
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disease and Calcium Disorders
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary Cysts
- Pituitary Disorders
- Pituitary stalk lesions
- Pituitary Tumors
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Prolactin Excess States
- Prolactinoma
- Thyroid and pregnancy
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Nodule