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Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, neck surgery, parathyroid surgery, and more.

1948 Three Farms Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 355-5668

Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD is an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health and COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

1948 Three Farms Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540

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Endeavor Health

24600 W. 127th Street Suite B215
Plainfield, IL 60585

(630) 355-5668

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Some issues Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

ear procedures

ear wax removal

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

impacted ear wax removal

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, ear procedures, ear wax removal, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, impacted ear wax removal, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2015 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	291
ear procedures	65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	62
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	647
ear procedures	101
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	148
minimally invasive procedures	148

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	54
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	942
ear procedures	166
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	226
minimally invasive procedures	226
nosebleed treatment	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	60
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	378
ear procedures	78
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	90

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	19
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	376
ear procedures	64
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	68
minimally invasive procedures	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	36
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
ear procedures	64
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	73
nosebleed treatment	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	34
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	756
ear procedures	112
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	28
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	55
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	770
ear procedures	109
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	128
minimally invasive procedures	128

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	23
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	57
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL during 2023 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	783
ear procedures	126
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	118
minimally invasive procedures	118

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	23
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	51
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Naperville, IL were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nosebleed treatment.

doctor visit	601
ear procedures	98
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122
nosebleed treatment	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	298
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	47
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	158

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology (2017)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.43 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Naperville, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Akta Sehgal Kakodkar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Optinose US, Inc.	$3,649 Xhance $3,649
Acclarent, Inc	$1,873 Rhinology $776	ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $297	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $288	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $134	Laryngology $118	Other $260
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$1,505 Propel $1,238	SINUVA $267
Aerin Medical Inc.	$1,171 RHINAER STYLUS $738	RHINAER $158	Vivaer RF Stylus $53	$221
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$324 Wound Matrix $115	Coblation - Sinus Wands $63	$145
Other	$1,005 Inspire $171	ENT $156	DUPIXENT $112	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $103	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $59	Other $404

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,538
Consulting Fee	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$489

Biography

Dr. Akta Kakodkar is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. Dr. Kakodkar's areas of expertise include snoring, tinnitus evaluation, and larynx (voice box) problems. She is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Kakodkar attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Kakodkar (or staff) speaks Spanish and Hindi.