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Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana (1974)

Professional interests include: neck surgery, learning disabilities, tonsilitis, and more.

18100 Houston Methodist Drive Suite 220
Houston, TX 77058

(832) 783-1170

Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Houston, TX specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He graduated from Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana in 1974 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Houston Methodist, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

18100 Houston Methodist Drive Suite 220
Houston, TX 77058

Some issues Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD can help you with:

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.

diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	219
ear procedures	88

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	31
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	309
ear procedures	113
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	29
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	330
ear procedures	90
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	24
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	62
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	240
ear procedures	85

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	27
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	236
ear procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	328

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	32
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

doctor visit	325

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	12
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	29
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	295
ear procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	25
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

doctor visit	601
ear procedures	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Houston, TX were diagnostic procedures, ear procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	320
ear procedures	65
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	139
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	24
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	84

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

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD graduated from Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana in 1974. He completed residency at Memorial Hermann. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana (1974)

Residency: Memorial Hermann (1994)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Houston Methodist

HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alfredo Jimenez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-07