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Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD

(67 Ratings)

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

University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine (1976)

Professional interests include: melanoma, head and neck problems, head and neck cancer surgery, and more.

11100 Euclid Avenue 1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 844-6000

Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD is an otolaryngologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine in 1976 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

11100 Euclid Avenue 1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106

Address:

1611 S Green Road Suite 146
South Euclid, OH 44121

Address:

3268 Oak Knoll
Pepper Pike, OH 44124

Address:

3909 Orange Place Suite 4100
Beachwood, OH 44122

Address:

960 Clague Road Suite 2460
Westlake, OH 44145

Some issues Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

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

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

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

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

Thyroid Surgery

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

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

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

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

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

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

anastomosis	38
aspiration	10
bronchoscopy	55
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	9
dissection	25
doctor visit	979
ear procedures	63
endocrine surgery	10
excision	25
gastrointestinal procedures	72
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	631
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	768
minor procedures	10
neck surgery	25
tongue surgery	10
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	31

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	65
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

anastomosis	40
aspiration	10
bronchoscopy	51
catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	31
dissection	24
doctor visit	936
ear procedures	72
excision	24
gastrointestinal procedures	69
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	633
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	763
minor procedures	10
neck surgery	24
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	71
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

anastomosis	30
aspiration	13
bronchoscopy	43
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	15
doctor visit	903
ear procedures	66
excision	15
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	555
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	660
minor procedures	13
neck surgery	15
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	28
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	600
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	970
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	128
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

anastomosis	28
bronchoscopy	35
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	20
doctor visit	946
ear procedures	71
excision	20
gastrointestinal procedures	50
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	613
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	697
neck surgery	20
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	77
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

anastomosis	25
bronchoscopy	36
catheterization	25
dissection	15
doctor visit	875
ear procedures	70
excision	15
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	547
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	617
neck surgery	15
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	34

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	79
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

anastomosis	29
bronchoscopy	47
catheterization	29
dissection	28
doctor visit	806
ear procedures	75
endocrine surgery	10
excision	28
gastrointestinal procedures	43
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	504
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	593
neck surgery	28
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	70
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

anastomosis	32
bronchoscopy	49
catheterization	32
diagnostic procedures	16
dissection	21
doctor visit	928
ear procedures	94
excision	21
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	595
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	692
neck surgery	21
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	67
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

anastomosis	27
bronchoscopy	40
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	14
dissection	16
doctor visit	800
ear procedures	100
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	497
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	581
neck surgery	16
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	56
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

anastomosis	50
bronchoscopy	78
catheterization	50
dissection	32
doctor visit	1557
ear procedures	227
excision	32
gastrointestinal procedures	83
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	937
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	1097
neck surgery	32
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	68

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cleveland, OH were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

anastomosis	33
aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	48
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	21
doctor visit	971
ear procedures	93
endocrine surgery	10
excision	21
gastrointestinal procedures	55
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	613
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	719
minor procedures	11
neck surgery	21
tongue surgery	10
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	33
vascular procedures	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD.

**Gender**
Female	259
Male	276

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	74
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	435
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	61
75 to 84	163
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	236

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine (1976)

Residency: University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals (1981)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 67 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Pierre Lavertu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Synthes GmbH	$9,252 $9,252
MED-EL Corporation	$800 MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $800
IsoRay, Inc	$408 Brachytherapy Source $216	Brachytherapy source, Cesium-131 $192
Covidien LP	$327 LigaSure $327
CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC	$262 Checkpoint Stimulators $262
Other	$1,934 Rhinology $161	OPDIVO $159	Surgical Care - Tisseel $101	THYROGEN $99	MAXFACE $98	Other $1,315

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$3,121
Travel and Lodging	$2,736
Education	$800
Consulting Fee	$325

Biography

Dr. Pierre Lavertu is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist in Cleveland, OH and Pepper Pike, OH. Dr. Lavertu obtained a license to practice in Ohio.