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Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD

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

University of Michigan Medical School (2002)

Professional interests include: laser surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, parathyroid surgery, and more.

2929 Health Center Drive Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 939-8404

Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD is an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp HealthCare and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2929 Health Center Drive Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92123

Some issues Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD can help you with:

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.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	247
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	137
minimally invasive procedures	137

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

doctor visit	253
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	133
minimally invasive procedures	133

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	24
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	160
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	77
minimally invasive procedures	77

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	21
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

doctor visit	142
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

doctor visit	138
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	26
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	26

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	198
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	93
minimally invasive procedures	93
minor procedures	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	68
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	166
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	83

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	12
doctor visit	184
excision	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	88
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	88
minor procedures	18
neck surgery	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	94
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	10
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	56

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

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2002. He completed residency at Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the ENT (otolaryngology) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2002)

Residency: Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: ENT (otolaryngology)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Sharp HealthCare

SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,000 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,000
EMD Serono, Inc.	$2,980 $2,980
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$1,716 LIBTAYO $1,716
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$206 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $206
Ethicon US, LLC	$142 VISTASEAL $123	ENSEAL $18
Other	$175 LIBTAYO $121	Propel $32	Inspire $22

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,696
Education	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$523

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Saltman is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist in San Diego, CA. He is professionally affiliated with Sharp HealthCare. Dr. Saltman is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School.