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Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD

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

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), deviated septum, tinnitus, and more.

16222 W. Us Highway 24 Suite 210
Woodland Park, CO 80863

(719) 364-4120

Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD is an otolaryngologist in Woodland Park, CO specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Chapel Hills and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

16222 W. Us Highway 24 Suite 210
Woodland Park, CO 80863

Address:

1650 Cochrane Circle
Fort Carson, CO 80913

Address:

595 Chapel Hills Drive Suite 240
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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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.

doctor visit	61

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	431
ear procedures	54
nosebleed treatment	22

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	50
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	406
ear procedures	48
nosebleed treatment	25

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	38
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

doctor visit	399
ear procedures	41
nosebleed treatment	15

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	41
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

doctor visit	235
ear procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	106

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	21
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

doctor visit	220
ear procedures	32
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
nosebleed treatment	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Woodland Park, CO were ear procedures, nosebleed treatment, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	293
ear procedures	42
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
nosebleed treatment	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD.

**Gender**
Female	67
Male	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	35
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	17
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	4
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2004. He has a state license in Hawaii.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: Hawaii

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew Robert Gilbert, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Chapel Hills

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Aerin Medical Inc.	$20 RHINAER STYLUS $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20

Biography

Dr. Andrew Gilbert practices otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in Fort Carson, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, and Woodland Park, CO. These areas are among his clinical interests: chronic sinusitis, hearing loss, and eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). Dr. Gilbert is affiliated with UCHealth. He attended medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine.

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