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Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD

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(Sarah L. Rohde, MD)

(294 Ratings)

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

University of Virginia School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: cancer, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), tumor, and more.

1215 21st Avenue S. Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD is a general practitioner in Nashville, TN specializing in general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

1215 21st Avenue S. Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232

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Some issues Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD can help you with:

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

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, 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. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	179
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	21
doctor visit	357
excision	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	165
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	165
neck surgery	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	13
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	106
minimally invasive procedures	106
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	21
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	253
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	24
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	18
doctor visit	230
excision	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	64
lymph node procedures	18
microsurgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	64
neck surgery	18
plastic surgery procedures	34
reconstructive surgery	34
tissue transfer	34
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	12
doctor visit	337
excision	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	82
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	82
neck surgery	12
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	16
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	82
microsurgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	82
plastic surgery procedures	38
reconstructive surgery	38
tissue transfer	38
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	310
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	90

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	73
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	62
microsurgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	62
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	57
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	17
doctor visit	259
excision	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	83
lymph node procedures	17
microsurgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	83
neck surgery	17
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	20
tissue transfer	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	178
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	10
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Tennessee.

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

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology (2010)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 294 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sarah Louise Rohde, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I had several concerns before I met Dr. Sarah Rodhe. She explained everything thoroughly and placed my mind at ease with her confidence and caring nature. I know that I will be in good hands for my surgery.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-15

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I can't say enough good things about Vanderbilt and the physicians involved in my care they are wonderful!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-29

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Dr Rohde was courteous and spent time with us and didn't rush any questions or concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Rohde is a fantastic physician!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Rohde is amazing

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
KLS Martin L.P.	$2,638 $2,638
Acera Surgical, Inc.	$145 Restrata Wound Matrix $145
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$60 NIM $60
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$24 HiResolution Bionic Ear System $24

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,888
Food and Beverage	$979

Biography

Dr. Sarah Rohde is a general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist in Nashville, TN. She graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Rohde trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. These areas are among Dr. Rohde's clinical interests: skull base surgery, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), and skull base disorders. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Rohde is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Nashville, TN.