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Dr. John J. Saad, MD

Accepting New Patients

(235 Ratings)

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

American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (1979)

Professional interests include: Mohs surgery, neck surgery

15004 INNOVATION DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

(858) 240-8974

Dr. John J. Saad, MD is an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. John J. Saad, MD is affiliated with Scripps Clinic, Scripps Health and Scripps Green Hospital.

Office Locations

15004 INNOVATION DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

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10710 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John J. Saad, 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

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. John J. Saad, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
doctor visit	472
ear procedures	112
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	185
minimally invasive procedures	200
nose surgery	15
nosebleed treatment	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
doctor visit	518
ear procedures	134
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	185
minimally invasive procedures	199
nose surgery	14
nosebleed treatment	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	67
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
doctor visit	496
ear procedures	163
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	170
minimally invasive procedures	170

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	54
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	38
doctor visit	551
ear procedures	182
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	160
minimally invasive procedures	174
nose surgery	14
nosebleed treatment	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	124
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
doctor visit	497
ear procedures	154
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	148
minimally invasive procedures	165
nose surgery	17
nosebleed treatment	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	65
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
doctor visit	438
ear procedures	136
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	123
minimally invasive procedures	137
nose surgery	14
nosebleed treatment	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
doctor visit	458
ear procedures	174
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	139
minimally invasive procedures	152
minor procedures	11
nose surgery	13
nosebleed treatment	13
plastic surgery procedures	32
reconstructive surgery	32
tissue transfer	32
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	57
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
doctor visit	416
ear procedures	132
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	135
minimally invasive procedures	158
minor procedures	24
nose surgery	23
nosebleed treatment	23
plastic surgery procedures	39
reconstructive surgery	39
tissue transfer	39
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	36
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	255
ear procedures	101
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	77
minimally invasive procedures	77
minor procedures	12
plastic surgery procedures	27
reconstructive surgery	27
tissue transfer	27
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
doctor visit	308
ear procedures	94
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	96
minimally invasive procedures	96
minor procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	36
reconstructive surgery	36
tissue transfer	36
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	306
ear procedures	88
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	105
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John J. Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John J. Saad, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in SAN DIEGO, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and reconstructive surgery.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
doctor visit	428
ear procedures	133
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
minimally invasive procedures	148
minor procedures	15
nose surgery	15
nosebleed treatment	15
plastic surgery procedures	31
reconstructive surgery	31
tissue transfer	31
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Female	164
Male	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	275
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	129
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John J. Saad, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. John J. Saad, MD graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1979. He completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (1979)

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology (1987)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John J. Saad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Health

Scripps Green Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John J. Saad, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 235 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John J. Saad, 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. John J. Saad, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Optinose US, Inc.	$188 Xhance $188
Acclarent, Inc	$181 ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $94	Rhinology $87
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$80 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $80
Baxter Healthcare	$66 BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $19	FLOSEAL $17	Surgical Care - Floseal $16	Surgical Care - Tisseel $14
Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$59 Dymista $59
Other	$641 C Topical Solution 4 CII $53	Ciprodex $43	Propel $39	QNASL $37	SONOPET IQ $36	Other $432

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,216

Biography

Dr. John Saad is a physician who specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Before performing his residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, American University of Beirut Medical Center, and Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Dr. Saad attended American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine for medical school. In Dr. Saad's practice, he is particularly interested in mohs surgery and neck surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Saad (or staff) speaks Arabic and French. He is affiliated with Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Saad's practice in San Diego, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.