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Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD

(2 Ratings)

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

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, parathyroid surgery, and more.

1111 Ne 99th Avenue Suite 101
Portland, OR 97220

(503) 488-2600

Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD is an otolaryngologist in Portland, OR specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD is affiliated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, Providence Portland Medical Center and Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

1111 Ne 99th Avenue Suite 101
Portland, OR 97220

Address:

24076 Se Stark Street Suite 230
Gresham, OR 97030

Some issues Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, 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.

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doctor visit	133
immunotherapy	79
injections	79

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	55
immunotherapy	59
injections	59

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	38
immunotherapy	31
injections	31

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	13
immunotherapy	36
injections	36

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	15
immunotherapy	65
injections	65

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	33

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
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

immunotherapy	44
injections	44

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

immunotherapy	18
injections	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
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

immunotherapy	21
injections	21

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portland, OR were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

allergy testing	299
doctor visit	53
immunotherapy	51
injections	51
skin testing	299

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	14

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	7
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Otolaryngology and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

The Oregon Clinic

Providence Portland Medical Center

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bobak Amir Ghaheri, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$26 NASONEX Respiratory $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$26

Biography

Dr. Bobak Ghaheri is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in Gresham, OR and Portland, OR. His areas of expertise include the following: endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and parathyroid surgery. Dr. Ghaheri is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Ghaheri attended Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school. He has received the following distinctions: Portland Monthly Magazine; "Top Doctors"; and Presidential Scholarship, The Ohio State University.