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Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD

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Specializes in: Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional interests include: hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), microvascular surgery, hyperparathyroidism, and more.

1860 Town Center Drive Suite 420
Reston, VA 20190

(571) 313-0349

Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). This provider graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD is affiliated with GW Medical Faculty Associates and INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Office Locations

Address:

1860 Town Center Drive Suite 420
Reston, VA 20190

Address:

2300 M Street, NW 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20037

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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.

aspiration	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	230
image guided procedures	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	66
minor procedures	11
neck imaging	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

aspiration	14
diagnostic procedures	14
dissection	12
doctor visit	256
excision	12
image guided procedures	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	84
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	98
minor procedures	14
neck imaging	53
neck surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	326
image guided procedures	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	114
minimally invasive procedures	130
minor procedures	16
neck imaging	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	26
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	349
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	127
minimally invasive procedures	126
neck imaging	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	71

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	59
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	15
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

aspiration	27
diagnostic procedures	27
dissection	13
doctor visit	476
excision	13
image guided procedures	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	213
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	240
minor procedures	27
neck imaging	57
neck surgery	13
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	24
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

aspiration	28
diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	21
doctor visit	483
excision	21
image guided procedures	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	223
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	251
minor procedures	28
neck imaging	117
neck surgery	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	117

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	62
Hispanic	11
Asian	19
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	25
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

dissection	27
doctor visit	580
excision	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	258
lymph node procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	257
neck imaging	172
neck surgery	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	172

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	61
Hispanic	13
Asian	14
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	28
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

dissection	15
doctor visit	583
excision	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	205
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	204
neck imaging	184
neck surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	184

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	64
Hispanic	13
Asian	13
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	24
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

dissection	55
doctor visit	1327
excision	55
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	457
lymph node procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	456
neck imaging	630
neck surgery	55
salivary gland surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	630

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	19
dissection	23
doctor visit	515
excision	23
image guided procedures	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	192
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	203
minor procedures	19
neck imaging	156
neck surgery	23
salivary gland surgery	11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	156

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	98
Male	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	116
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	53
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	102

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

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. This provider completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. This provider is certified by the Otolaryngology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certification: Otolaryngology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GW Medical Faculty Associates

INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cook Incorporated	$11,915 Cook-Swartz $8,142	OHNS - Extractors $2,500	OHNS - Tongue Base $163	Cook Medical Accessories $98	Cook Medical Endoscopy $78	Other $934
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$2,000 HTX-011 $2,000
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$982 Da Vinci Surgical System $982
Stryker Corporation	$430 Mandibular Recon $140	VSP Reconstruction $117	Customized Mandible Recon $87	MF Sets $45	NA $41
Atos Medical Inc	$249 Provox Life Home HME $129	Provox Vega Puncture Set $120
Other	$1,921 Propel $230	Xhance $136	INTEGRA PADGETT DERMATOMES $123	Inspire $120	Cook Medical Extractors $116	Other $1,197

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,905
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,538
Food and Beverage	$3,246
Travel and Lodging	$791
Gift	$17

Biography

Dr. Arjun Joshi is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. Dr. Joshi's clinical interests include throat cancer, skull base surgery, and thyroid cancer. Dr. Joshi is professionally affiliated with GW Medical Faculty Associates. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Joshi's office in Washington, DC. Dr. Joshi studied medicine at New York Medical College and SUNY Upstate Medical University. For Dr. Joshi's professional training, Dr. Joshi completed a residency program at George Washington University Medical Center.

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