Halifax Neuropituitary Program
Innovative research and care for neuropituitary tumours
Co-chair, Neurosurgery
Dr. David Clarke
Co-chair, Endocrinology
Dr. Ali Imran
Research coordinator
Andrea Hebb
This program, unique to the Atlantic Provinces and much of Canada, provides comprehensive care to over 1700 patients with pituitary and sellar region tumours in a multidisciplinary clinic. Patients are seen by both Neurosurgery and Endocrinology. Collaboration with the Stereotactic Radiosurgery Group, Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology ensures coordinated assessment, treatment and follow-up. Monthly multidisciplinary teleconference rounds are held with external sites from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI.
Our program referrals have increased tremendously, with 47 new HNP surgical referrals, to include Newfoundland and 121 new HNP medical referrals, representing a substantial increase in the number of patients seen in previous years.