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Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1350 Ratings)

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

West Virginia University School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: tongue cancer, vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), oral cancer, and more.

3800 Reservoir Road 1st Fl. Gorman Building
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 295-0556

Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD is an otolaryngologist in Washington, DC specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3800 Reservoir Road 1st Fl. Gorman Building
Washington, DC 20007

Address:

6862 Elm Street Suite 800B
Mclean, VA 22101

Some issues Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

doctor visit	472
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	90

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	51
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	29
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

doctor visit	487
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	74

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	42
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

doctor visit	452
endocrine surgery	11
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	74
neck surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	126
Hispanic	24
Asian	26
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	88
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

doctor visit	455
endocrine surgery	21
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	68
neck surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	40
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

dissection	13
doctor visit	462
endocrine surgery	13
excision	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	57
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	56
neck surgery	27

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	46
Hispanic	16
Asian	14
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	42
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

doctor visit	514
endocrine surgery	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	83
neck imaging	18
neck surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	69
Hispanic	18
Asian	15
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	67
Hispanic	20
Asian	13
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	33
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

doctor visit	443
endocrine surgery	9
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	61
neck surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	28
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	960
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	187
minimally invasive procedures	186
neck imaging	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Washington, DC were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	13
doctor visit	530
endocrine surgery	14
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	88
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	89
neck imaging	25
neck surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	150
Male	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	194
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	34
75 to 84	89
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	136

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health

MGMC LLC

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. Bruce Davidson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1350 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Davidson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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