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Dr. David James Terris, MD

(237 Ratings)

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

1120 15th Street Suite Bp-4109
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-6100

Dr. David James Terris, MD is an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. David James Terris, MD is affiliated with Wellstar.

Office Locations

1120 15th Street Suite Bp-4109
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-6100

(706) 721-0112

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Wellstar

1447 Harper Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-4400

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In The News

“He learned how to do the procedure from Dr. David Terris, a surgeon and co-director of the Georgia Regents Medical Center Thyroid/Parathyroid Center.”—"A thyroidectomy that leaves no scar", Daily Press, January 2014

“Home sleep studies have been a major advance, said Dr. David J. Terris, an associate professor of otolaryngology head and neck surgery, who is co-director of the Sleep Surgery Fellowship at the...”—"New Treatments May Help Control Sleep Apnea (Published 2002)", New York Times, April 2002

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

endocrine surgery

neck ultrasound

parathyroid surgery

total thyroid lobectomy

ultrasound

By Affordability:

neck ultrasound

soft tissue ultrasound

thyroid surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. David James Terris, MD performed more endocrine surgery, neck ultrasound, parathyroid surgery, total thyroid lobectomy, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for neck ultrasound, soft tissue ultrasound, and thyroid surgery 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 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

By Affordability:

endocrine surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. David James Terris, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for endocrine 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. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
endocrine surgery	39
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	78
lobectomy	15
minimally invasive procedures	78
neck imaging	67
neck surgery	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
endocrine surgery	55
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	80
neck imaging	60
neck surgery	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
endocrine surgery	41
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	77
minimally invasive procedures	77
neck imaging	58
neck surgery	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
endocrine surgery	74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	98
minimally invasive procedures	98
neck imaging	89
neck surgery	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	89

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
endocrine surgery	84
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	127
lobectomy	17
minimally invasive procedures	127
neck imaging	121
neck surgery	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	121

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105
endocrine surgery	67
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	102
lobectomy	12
minimally invasive procedures	102
neck imaging	96
neck surgery	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	96

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
endocrine surgery	99
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
lobectomy	17
minimally invasive procedures	131
neck imaging	124
neck surgery	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
endocrine surgery	122
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	135
lobectomy	13
minimally invasive procedures	135
neck imaging	129
neck surgery	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	129

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
endocrine surgery	53
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74
neck imaging	75
neck surgery	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89
endocrine surgery	65
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	86
lobectomy	14
minimally invasive procedures	86
neck imaging	94
neck surgery	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
endocrine surgery	106
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	110
lobectomy	19
minimally invasive procedures	110
neck imaging	112
neck surgery	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David James Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Augusta, GA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

doctor visit	100
endocrine surgery	73
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
lobectomy	15
minimally invasive procedures	99
neck imaging	93
neck surgery	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	91
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David James Terris, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David James Terris, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT and has a state license in Georgia.

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David James Terris, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wellstar

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David James Terris, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 237 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David James Terris, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Augusta, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$163,668 THYROGEN $158,508	AFIRMA $3,500	THYROID CANCER $151	$1,509
Ethicon US, LLC	$4,639 Energy Harmonic $4,446	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $110	Energy: Harmonic $83
Ethicon Inc.	$3,027 Endoscopy# Endocutters $3,027
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary	$1,000 Nexavar $1,000
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$708 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $616	Inspire $92
Other	$2,619 Instruments-ENT $226	Xyrem $192	Coblation Wands $150	Ultrasonic Generator $126	CoolSeal Generator $113	Other $1,811

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$130,099
Travel and Lodging	$23,830
Consulting Fee	$15,702
Food and Beverage	$6,029

Biography

Dr. David Terris is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He works in Augusta, GA. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Wellstar. Before completing his residency at Stanford University Medical Center, Dr. Terris attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine.

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