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Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD

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Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: tympanoplasty, myringoplasty, hearing test, and more.

2701 Northwest Vaughn Street Suite 150
Portland, OR 97210

(503) 229-8455

Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, Providence Portland Medical Center and Legacy Health.

Office Locations

Providence Portland Medical Center

2701 Northwest Vaughn Street Suite 150
Portland, OR 97210

(503) 229-8455

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Some issues Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

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.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cochlear implant surgery

In 2023, Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD performed more cochlear implant surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2012 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	269
ear procedures	85

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2013 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	286
ear procedures	82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	24
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2014 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	305
ear procedures	145

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	28
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, evoked potential test and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	221
doctor visit	308
ear procedures	238
evoked potential test	25
implant surgery	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	58
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	134
doctor visit	269
ear procedures	134
evoked potential test	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	36
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	349
ear procedures	92
implant surgery	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	36
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	261
ear procedures	104
implant surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	31
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	313
ear procedures	115
implant surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	35
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	247

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	22
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	28
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR during 2022 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	274
ear procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Portland, OR were diagnostic procedures, ear procedures, evoked potential test and implant surgery.

diagnostic procedures	117
doctor visit	287
ear procedures	111
evoked potential test	23
implant surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	119
Male	105

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	176
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	29
75 to 84	67
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals

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

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

The Oregon Clinic

Providence Portland Medical Center

Legacy Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. R. Sterling Hodgson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cochlear Americas	$3,704 Baha $2,236	Nucleus $235	Cochlear Osia OSI200 Implant $231	OSIA OSI300 IMPLANT $161	Osia $110	Other $732
ENVOY MEDICAL CORPORATION	$138 $138
Cook Medical LLC	$12 Cook Medical Biodesign $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,067
Travel and Lodging	$1,130
Education	$656

Biography

Dr. R. Hodgson is a specialist in otology and neurotology. He works in Portland, OR. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hodgson include neck abscess, otosclerosis, and throat abscess. He is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Dr. Hodgson can take several insurance carriers, including Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS. He welcomes new patients at his office inPortland, OR as reported by Legacy Health. Dr. Hodgson obtained his medical school training at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University.