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Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD

Accepting New Patients

(13 Ratings)

Specializes in: Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Virginia School of Medicine (2004)

1240 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22908

(434) 924-9333

Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP.

Office Locations

1240 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22908

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415 Ray C Hunt Drive Suite 2200
Charlottesville, VA 22903

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1240 Lee Street Floor 2
Charlottesville, VA 22908

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1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22908

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

parathyroid surgery

By Affordability:

neck ultrasound

soft tissue ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD performed more parathyroid surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for neck ultrasound, and soft tissue ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

neck ultrasound

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD performed more neck ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	11
doctor visit	307
excision	11
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	158
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	158
neck surgery	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	353
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	196
minimally invasive procedures	196

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	23
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	21
doctor visit	374
excision	21
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	211
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	211
neck surgery	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	28
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	427
endocrine surgery	11
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	249
minimally invasive procedures	249
neck imaging	37
neck surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	60
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	442
excision	15
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	258
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	258
neck imaging	24
neck surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	12
doctor visit	399
excision	12
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	257
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	257
neck imaging	35
neck surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	17
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	22
doctor visit	459
endocrine surgery	17
excision	22
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	291
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	291
neck imaging	46
neck surgery	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	18
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	16
doctor visit	496
endocrine surgery	25
excision	16
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	339
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	339
neck imaging	76
neck surgery	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	28
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346
endocrine surgery	36
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	264
lobectomy	15
minimally invasive procedures	264
neck imaging	62
neck surgery	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	21
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	370
endocrine surgery	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	236
minimally invasive procedures	236
neck imaging	61
neck surgery	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	19
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	17
doctor visit	396
endocrine surgery	20
excision	17
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	256
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	256
neck imaging	52
neck surgery	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	25
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA were laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	16
doctor visit	397
endocrine surgery	21
excision	16
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	246
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	246
neck imaging	49
neck surgery	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	244
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	23
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlottesville, VA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-09

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Dr Shonka was knowledgeable, explained my health issue, recommended what I should do (so thankful he didn't offer options for me to decide a plan but gave me professional advice on how I should proceed). He's kind, compassionate and very competent. Am thankful I got to see him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-03

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Really thorough exam and explanation of possible reasons for issue what to do about it various options follow up etc. I felt privileged to have such an excellent surgeon who was also very personable. Highly recommended Dr. Shonka

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-30

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Dr Shonka has been amazing since my very first appointment with him. I feel seen and heard and listened to.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-01

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Dr. Shonka and his staff of medical professionals in caregiving. They are, without a doubt, second to none.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-21

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Absolutely love Dr. Shonka and the entire staff at the UVA Cancer Center.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-22

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Dr. Shonka is awesome! Great doctor!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-15

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Dr. Shonka is a wonderful doctor!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-08

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Dr. Shonka is such a great Dr!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-22

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Would recommend. Very good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-16

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Dr. Shonka is excellent!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David C. Shonka Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,307 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,307	DA VINCI SP $3,000
Stryker Corporation	$117 VSP Reconstruction $117
Baxter Healthcare	$100 BioSurgery - Microsurgery $100
Acclarent, Inc	$66 Rhinology $66
KARLSTORZ Endoscopy-America	$15 ENT $15

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,500
Travel and Lodging	$778
Food and Beverage	$327

Biography

Dr. David Shonka is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery in Charlottesville, VA. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. Patient ratings for Dr. Shonka average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Shonka's practice in Charlottesville, VA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.