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Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD

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(6 Ratings)

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

University of Michigan Medical School

Professional interests include: sinus problems, parathyroid surgery, thyroid surgery, and more.

3590 Camino Del Rio N Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 229-4902

Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD is an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Office Locations

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

3590 Camino Del Rio N Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 229-4902

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Some issues Dr. Brian H. Weeks, 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.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.

TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.

There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.

Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.

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.

In The News

“Dr. Brian Weeks, a local ear, nose and throat specialist, last week performed San Diego County's first two procedures at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center in San Diego.”—"New sleep apnea implant comes to SD", The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 2015

“And when the body tries to get rid of the allergens, it releases histamine which in turn results in the trademark symptoms like runny nose and itching according to Brian Weeks, M.D. of Alvarado...”—"Achoo! Spring is Here", NBC 7 San Diego, March 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

arterial exploration

carotid artery exploration

inferior turbinate outfracture

In 2023, Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD had a list price for arterial exploration, carotid artery exploration, and inferior turbinate outfracture that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inferior turbinate submucous resection

nose surgery

By Affordability:

inferior turbinate submucous resection

submucous resection

turbinate submucous resection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD performed more inferior turbinate submucous resection, and nose surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for inferior turbinate submucous resection, submucous resection (SMR), and turbinate submucous resection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic sinus surgery

impacted ear wax removal

minimally invasive procedures

polypectomy

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

ear procedures

ear wax removal

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

impacted ear wax removal

inferior turbinate reduction surgery

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

sinuplasty

turbinate reduction surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD performed more endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, impacted ear wax removal, minimally invasive procedures, and polypectomy (polyp removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, ear procedures, ear wax removal, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, impacted ear wax removal, inferior turbinate reduction surgery, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, sinuplasty, and turbinate reduction surgery 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, nose surgery and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	50
CT scan	80
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	163
decompression surgery	35
diagnostic procedures	195
dissection	12
doctor visit	1623
ear procedures	569
endocrine surgery	97
excision	203
gynecologic procedures	163
hospital care	161
injections	24
inpatient care	161
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	337
lobectomy	11
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	633
neck surgery	56
nerve block	24
nerve procedures	35
nose surgery	371
nosebleed treatment	29
pain management	24
plastic surgery procedures	43
reconstructive surgery	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	163
submucous resection (SMR)	88
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32
tissue transfer	43
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	38
vascular procedures	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	46
CT scan	131
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	165
decompression surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	2054
ear procedures	623
endocrine surgery	58
excision	183
eye procedures	12
gynecologic procedures	165
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	384
minimally invasive procedures	651
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	28
nose surgery	298
nosebleed treatment	90
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	165
submucous resection (SMR)	49
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	20
tissue transfer	17
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	28
vascular procedures	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	37
Hispanic	108
Asian	53
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	147
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, nose surgery and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	43
CT scan	113
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	170
decompression surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	194
doctor visit	1515
ear procedures	422
endocrine surgery	78
excision	200
eye procedures	20
gynecologic procedures	170
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	321
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	675
neck surgery	33
nerve procedures	31
nose surgery	419
nosebleed treatment	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	170
submucous resection (SMR)	49
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	30
vascular procedures	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	27
Hispanic	98
Asian	32
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	105
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1441
bronchoscopy	32
CT scan	78
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	122
decompression surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	146
dissection	16
doctor visit	990
ear procedures	304
endocrine surgery	49
excision	156
gynecologic procedures	122
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	198
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	1191
neck surgery	41
nerve procedures	25
nose surgery	299
nosebleed treatment	22
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122
skin testing	1441
submucous resection (SMR)	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
tissue transfer	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	16
vascular procedures	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	576
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	36
Hispanic	162
Asian	36
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	524
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	176
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2119
bronchoscopy	40
CT scan	130
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	108
decompression surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	123
dissection	15
doctor visit	1038
ear procedures	320
endocrine surgery	25
excision	123
eye procedures	17
gynecologic procedures	108
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	215
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	1712
neck surgery	29
nerve procedures	26
nose surgery	250
nosebleed treatment	22
plastic surgery procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108
skin testing	2119
submucous resection (SMR)	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15
tissue transfer	33
vascular procedures	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	13
Hispanic	70
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	86
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1758
bronchoscopy	38
CT scan	120
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	129
diagnostic procedures	129
dissection	11
doctor visit	1035
ear procedures	350
excision	140
eye procedures	12
gynecologic procedures	129
injections	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	206
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	1401
neck surgery	11
nerve block	22
nose surgery	294
nosebleed treatment	22
pain management	22
plastic surgery procedures	21
reconstructive surgery	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129
skin testing	1758
submucous resection (SMR)	33
tissue transfer	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	16
Hispanic	59
Asian	17
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	71
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2046
bronchoscopy	29
CT scan	102
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	109
decompression surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	1040
ear procedures	356
excision	109
eye procedures	15
gynecologic procedures	109
injections	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	201
minimally invasive procedures	1603
nerve block	27
nerve procedures	12
nose surgery	196
nosebleed treatment	35
pain management	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	109
skin testing	2046
submucous resection (SMR)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	13
Hispanic	65
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	58
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
CT scan	125
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	89
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	864
ear procedures	374
excision	89
eye procedures	17
gynecologic procedures	89
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	164
minimally invasive procedures	320
nose surgery	221
nosebleed treatment	26
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89
submucous resection (SMR)	34
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	16
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	49
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	14
CT scan	73
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	97
diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	764
ear procedures	299
excision	97
gynecologic procedures	97
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	123
minimally invasive procedures	267
nose surgery	198
nosebleed treatment	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97
submucous resection (SMR)	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	42
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were ear procedures, nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	16
CT scan	110
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	92
diagnostic procedures	92
doctor visit	654
ear procedures	261
excision	92
eye procedures	22
gynecologic procedures	92
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	98
minimally invasive procedures	236
nose surgery	242
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	92
submucous resection (SMR)	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	13
Hispanic	72
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	43
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
CT scan	88
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	54
diagnostic procedures	54
dissection	13
doctor visit	501
ear procedures	229
excision	67
eye procedures	16
gynecologic procedures	54
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	91
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	190
neck surgery	13
nose surgery	158
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	54
submucous resection (SMR)	46
vascular procedures	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	36
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

allergy testing	1841
bronchoscopy	31
CT scan	104
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	118
decompression surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	128
dissection	13
doctor visit	1098
ear procedures	373
endocrine surgery	61
excision	132
eye procedures	16
gynecologic procedures	118
hospital care	75
injections	24
inpatient care	75
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	212
lobectomy	11
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	807
neck surgery	30
nerve block	24
nerve procedures	26
nose surgery	267
nosebleed treatment	34
pain management	24
plastic surgery procedures	23
reconstructive surgery	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	118
skin testing	1841
submucous resection (SMR)	44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	23
tissue transfer	23
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	28
vascular procedures	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	457
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	73
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	194
85 and over	73
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	254

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology (2003)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Insurance Information

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Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, First Health, Health Net, Medicare and HealthSmart.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

First Health

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$533,617 Latera $117,878	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $99,539	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $69,550	SCOPIS ENT $60,810	CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE $58,933	Other $126,908
Acclarent, Inc	$184,919 Otology $38,242	Rhinology $35,897	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $34,759	SpinPlus Navigation $23,204	RELIEVA SCOUT Sinus Dilation System $22,399	Other $30,418
COGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC	$66,190 $66,190
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$46,684 Propel $38,179	SINUVA $26	$8,478
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$43,290 ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $9,480	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $52	RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System $44	$33,714
Other	$63,057 NEUROMARK Radiofrequency Console $13,702	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $11,094	DSUVIA $10,964	ENT $7,670	Clarifix $6,812	Other $12,816

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$720,956
Travel and Lodging	$81,377
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$66,190
Food and Beverage	$31,806
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$17,470
Other	$19,956

Research Payments

Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD has received 62 research payments totaling $441,440.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Brian H. Weeks, MD.

BlackSwan Vascular, Inc.	2022	$50,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred stock ownership
BlackSwan Vascular, Inc.	2021	$50,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Equity investment
COGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC	2013	$28,150.00	Physician Covered Recipient	LLC UNITS, LLC PROFIT INTEREST UNIT GRANT
Laurimed LLC	2015	$5,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	5000 options Laurimed vesting 1/24th, starting 8/19/15
COGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC	2016	$4,937.24	Physician Covered Recipient	LLC units, LLC profit interest unit grant
COGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC	2015	$3,150.00	Physician Covered Recipient	LLC units, LLC profit interest unit grant
COGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC	2014	$2,756.26	Physician Covered Recipient	LLC UNITS, LLC PROFIT INTEREST UNIT GRANT

Biography

Dr. Brian Weeks is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist in San Diego, CA. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for his residency. Dr. Weeks's areas of expertise include the following: skull base surgery, salivary gland surgery, and sleep apnea. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He takes Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Weeks is conversant in Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Diego, CA.