Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate the efficiency of telephone post-operative follow-ups (TFUs) in an Endocrine Surgical Unit. Methods Patients operated [thyroidectomy (Tx) or parathyroidectomy (PTx)] in the Department of Endocrine Surgery between 6/2019 and 1/2021 were included in this study. Patients with a cancer diagnosis on histology were automatically converted to a clinic appointment. Results 155 patients were included. There were 75 and 80 patients with a Tx or a PTx operation respectively. The mean age for Tx and PTx patients was 50 (SD:17) and 56 (SD:15) respectively. The male/female ratio for Tx and PTx patients was 1:5. and 1:4 respectively. The main indication for an operation was Thy3a/f tumour and PHPT. The mean hospital stay for Tx and PTx patients was 1.3 (SD:1.5) and 1.2 (SD:0.9) days respectively. The % of patients discharged back to the GP after the 1st TFU was 50% and 46% for Tx and PTx patients respectively. 15% and 8% of Tx and PTx patients respectively required a 3rd FU. 8%, and 5% of Tx and PTx patients respectively required a conversion a subsequent clinic appointment. The mean (SD) distance of the patient's residence from hospital was 16 km (SD:25) and 23 km (SD: 20) for Tx and PTx patients respectively. There were no complaints from the patients in this study. Conclusion Post-operative TFUs are suitable for patients undergoing a Tx and/or PTx. A small percentage of patients will require conversion to a face-to-face clinic follow-up.