Have Adrenal Surgery With Us

The Carling Adrenal Center at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida

Have Adrenal Surgery With Us

The Carling Adrenal Center at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida

Schedule your adrenal surgery with one of the world’s most experienced, highest-volume adrenal surgeons

Patients with adrenal disease travel from around the globe to have adrenal surgery with Dr. Carling at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, FL. Dr. Carling performs adrenal surgery exclusively and is one of the highest-volume adrenal surgeons in the world, performing up to 750 adrenal operations a year. About half of our patients come from outside Florida, including from around the world.

This page will detail everything you need to know about becoming a patient and scheduling your adrenal surgery with us. When you are ready, fill out the "new patient form" at the link below and we will be in touch with you shortly.

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Why choose us for your adrenal surgery?

Extensive Surgical Experience
The Carling Adrenal Center is one of the highest-volume adrenal surgery centers in the world. Dr. Carling has performed thousands of adrenal operations over his career, including more than 2,400 since January 2022 alone, and performs about one in eight adrenalectomies in the United States. By comparison, the typical surgeon who performs adrenal surgery does about one adrenal operation per year, and more than 80% of adrenalectomies in the United States are performed by low-volume surgeons. Outcomes are better with surgeons who do it regularly, and we believe our dedication to adrenal surgery means shorter operations, less anesthesia and a smoother recovery for our patients.
Internationally Recognized Adrenal Surgeon
Dr. Carling has dedicated his entire career to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of adrenal gland tumors. He built the Yale University Adrenal Tumor Program into one of the busiest adrenal surgery programs in the United States. In early 2020, he moved his adrenal surgery program to Tampa, Florida to open the Carling Adrenal Center specializing in all forms of adrenal surgery, offering minimally invasive adrenalectomies to nearly all patients. Dr. Carling is one of the world's most experienced adrenal surgeons and a surgeon-scientist who publishes on adrenal gland function and disease, adrenal tumors and cancer, and all forms of adrenal gland surgery. Read more about Dr. Carling.
A Short Operation and a Fast Recovery
More than 95% of our operations are performed as a Mini Back Scope Adrenalectomy (MBSA), a minimally invasive operation through the lower back. Our typical patient has an operation that takes about 20 minutes and goes home the next morning with a couple of small Band-Aids on their back.
Customized Operation for Every Patient
Every patient has a treatment plan that is customized for them, taking into consideration every aspect of their adrenal problem, including their age and tumor size. Most patients benefit from a "mini back scope" operation that typically takes about 20 minutes. Very large tumors or known adrenal cancers may need a different approach. Every patient has a customized surgical plan aimed at the best chance of cure and the safest procedure.
Expertise in Pheochromocytoma, Primary Aldosteronism and Adrenal Hypercortisolism
Dr. Carling operates on patients with pheochromocytoma every week. His anesthesia team is experienced with these tumors as well, which helps with the blood pressure and other issues common to these patients. He also operates every week on patients with primary aldosteronism (PA), also called Conn's syndrome or primary hyperaldosteronism, so his team is experienced with the potassium and blood pressure issues these patients may have. We also perform adrenal surgery every week for adrenal hypercortisolism (AHC), formerly called MACS (mild autonomous cortisol secretion) or subclinical Cushing syndrome, and for adrenal Cushing syndrome, and we know these patients' special needs regarding steroid replacement. Our experience with these tumors helps us give our patients customized and expert care.
Adrenal Surgery "Dream Team"
Dr. Carling’s entire adrenal surgery team is solely dedicated to adrenal surgery, from his surgery technicians to his nurse practitioners to his intake team. He has the support of the highly experienced endocrine surgeons who work alongside him at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and has dedicated endocrine pathologists to help assure an accurate diagnosis.
Dedicated Endocrine Surgery Hospital
One of the most important factors that sets us apart is that we operate in a hospital that was designed for endocrine surgery. The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery opened in Tampa, Florida in January 2022, and the Carling Adrenal Center has operated there exclusively ever since. This specialized hospital treats only adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid patients, meaning you will benefit from an extremely focused care team including anesthesia and nursing staff who care for patients like you every day. Because the hospital is dedicated to endocrine surgery, it does not have the general medical wards of a large hospital. This state-of-the-art hospital features advanced equipment and highly experienced teams caring for you every step of the way. Read more about the hospital.
Widely Published Surgeons
The surgeons at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery have published widely in the peer-reviewed medical literature. Dr. Carling has published in leading journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, Science, Nature Medicine and Nature Genetics, and publishes on primary aldosteronism, adrenal hypercortisolism, pheochromocytoma and adrenal surgery. Dr. Carling presents regularly at national and international endocrine meetings. We have learned from our extensive experience, and we publish our results and share our knowledge.
Peace of Mind
One of the most common answers we get when we ask patients why they traveled so far to have adrenal surgery with us is: “peace of mind”. When faced with an operation that can have very bad complications, or faced with the need for an operation to cure a debilitating adrenal disease, patients tell us that they have peace of mind when they decide to come here. Knowing that they will have one of the world's most experienced adrenal surgeons operating, within a specialty hospital, provides a sense of calm reassurance. We work hard to earn that trust.

What is the step-by-step process to becoming a patient?

It usually takes about two weeks from filling out a form to having your adrenal operation with our adrenal surgery team.

Step 1: Complete New Patient Form

Step 2: Medical Records

Step 3: Connect With Patient Care Coordinator

Step 4: Consult With a Surgeon

Step 5: Schedule Your Adrenal Surgery

What will adrenal surgery cost me?

There are two primary fee categories to consider which are detailed below

1) A Consultation With an Expert Surgeon

2) The Adrenal Operation Itself

Adrenal Surgery FAQs

Do you take my insurance?
We take all major insurance plans and most minor insurance plans. We are preferred providers for the Blues, United, Cigna, Aetna, and dozens of others. We work with insurance companies from other states every day. We take Medicare. Medicare will pay for all consults and the operation. Our insurance specialists will tell you prior to your operation how much your deductibles are and any other potential costs.
Will I need a rental car in Tampa?
If you stay at one of our partner hotels, you will not need a rental car. They will provide transportation to and from the airport, and they will take you to the hospital and pick you up in the very nice “Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Sprinter Van”. The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is only 4 miles from the Tampa International Airport and the hotels are adjacent to the airport too. Stay in our partner hotels and don’t worry about a rental car.
What type of anesthesia is used?
Even though more than 95% of our patients have a minimally invasive operation that typically takes about 20 minutes, it still requires you to be asleep using general anesthesia. However, because our anesthesia team has been with us for many years, we use very quick acting anesthesia drugs that are very well tolerated. This has significant benefits because it is short acting allowing most patients to feel very well after the operation with very little pain.
How quickly can you get me in for surgery?
Dr. Carling performs adrenal operations every week, so getting you on our schedule is usually easy—the slow part is almost always getting your records to us. Our goal is to provide every patient with a consultation within 48 hours of all of their medical records being received at our office. The biggest delay is almost always getting your records—so help us out and we can get you in the operating room within a week or two.
How long will I be in the hospital?
Almost all adrenal patients stay one night in the hospital. It is very uncommon for us to have a patient stay more than one night. For the rare patient who has adrenal cancer or a very large tumor, a different surgical approach may be needed and the process is a bit more complex, but we are experienced with that, too, and will discuss this with you during your consultation.
Can I travel alone?
Yes, you can come have adrenal surgery with us by yourself. Most people travel with a family member or a friend—and they can be with you for most of the pre- op and post-op time. But yes, we have taken care of many people who have come for surgery by themselves. We understand how to do this and will take great care of you.
Can my family stay at the hospital while I am in surgery?
Yes! Your family is welcome to come and can be with you before and after the operation. The cafeteria is open to them for free food and we even have private offices for them to work if they need quiet.
Who will be my surgeon?
Dr. Carling will be your surgeon for all adrenal surgery. Dr. Carling personally performs every operation.
Where should I stay near the hospital?
We have partner hotels that have taken care of thousands of our patients. They are adjacent to the airport and these hotels will provide all the transportation you need. You don’t need a rental car if you stay in one of our partner hotels.
Do I need a referral to schedule my surgeon consult?
You do not need a referral to schedule a consult with us. Medicare does not require any referral. We are in-network for all major insurers. If you have an HMO, you will need a referral for surgery. Our office will help you figure this out.
Will I have surgery residents and fellows operating on me?
No. Although many universities have medical students, residents and fellows learning how to perform adrenal surgery, we don't do that. Here, we treat our patients just like we would want to be treated -- and that means Dr. Carling personally performs your operation, not somebody learning how to perform adrenal surgery.
Will I need to come back to Tampa for a follow-up visit after surgery?
No. You should make an appointment with your endocrinologist at home about 4 weeks after your surgery. We will send your doctors the reports from your surgery so they will have everything they need to handle the follow-up.

Ready to schedule your consultation with Dr. Carling?

The first step in the process of becoming a patient is filling out your new patient form. When the form is completed, you will get an email from your patient coordinator within 1-2 business days to set up your second opinion consultation. During this consultation, which can be over the phone or in-person at our Tampa office, you and Dr. Carling will discuss the details of your case.

Step One: New Patient Form

Last updated October 2026.

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Have Adrenal Surgery With Us

The Carling Adrenal Center at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida

Have Adrenal Surgery With Us

The Carling Adrenal Center at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida

Schedule your adrenal surgery with one of the world’s most experienced, highest-volume adrenal surgeons

Why choose us for your adrenal surgery?

What is the step-by-step process to becoming a patient?

Step 1: Complete New Patient Form

Step 2: Medical Records

Step 3: Connect With Patient Care Coordinator

Step 4: Consult With a Surgeon

Step 5: Schedule Your Adrenal Surgery

What will adrenal surgery cost me?

1) A Consultation With an Expert Surgeon

2) The Adrenal Operation Itself

Adrenal Surgery FAQs

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