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Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS

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(Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS)

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

Professional interests include: larynx cancer, airway reconstruction, laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection, and more.

240 East 59th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022

(646) 962-7464

Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS is a general practitioner in New York, NY specializing in general practice and otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and Sean Parker Institute for the Voice.

Office Locations

Address:

240 East 59th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022

Address:

1305 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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.

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stroboscopy	13

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	140
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
stroboscopy	81

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	143
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
stroboscopy	117

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	28
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

doctor visit	241
injections	10
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
stroboscopy	232

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	19
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

doctor visit	251
stroboscopy	224

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	19
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	289
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
stroboscopy	266

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	22
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	31
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

doctor visit	304
stroboscopy	268

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	21
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	21
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

doctor visit	180
stroboscopy	130

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

doctor visit	618
stroboscopy	503

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	272
hospital care	15
injections	10
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	12
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He is certified by the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

Sean Parker Institute for the Voice

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. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI, VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Aetna - NYP, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, United Healthcare, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare and Oxford Health Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

GHI

VNSNY CHOICE

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)

Aetna - NYP

AETNA

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus

United Healthcare

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$199 ManoScan $150	superDimension $49
Merz North America, Inc.	$113 Xeomin $113
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$81 $81
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$21 ENTYVIO $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$414

Biography

Dr. Babak Sadoughi specializes in plastic surgery, general practice, and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Sadoughi is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals and NewYork-Presbyterian. He welcomes new patients at his office inNew York, NY as reported by Yext.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Babak Sadoughi, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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