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Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO

(45 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, bronchitis, mechanical ventilation, and more.

3801 S Kanner Highway
Stuart, FL 34994

1-877-463-2010

Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO is a pulmonologist in Stuart, FL specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Family Health Center, Stuart and MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3801 S Kanner Highway
Stuart, FL 34994

Some issues Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	40
Less than 65	192

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	47
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

bronchoscopy	14
catheterization	15
doctor visit	211
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
pulmonary testing	181

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	34
Less than 65	167

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

bronchoscopy	17
catheterization	20
doctor visit	225
hospital care	244
inpatient care	244
pulmonary testing	226

**Gender**
Male	574
Female	604

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	96
Less than 65	338

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

bronchoscopy	10
catheterization	19
doctor visit	278
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
pulmonary testing	198

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	47
Less than 65	187

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	67
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

bronchoscopy	10
catheterization	17
doctor visit	262
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
pulmonary testing	65

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	55
Less than 65	113

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

doctor visit	252
hospital care	533
inpatient care	533
pulmonary testing	92

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	91
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	25

doctor visit	243
hospital care	287
inpatient care	287
pulmonary testing	132

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	74
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	33
Dementia	18
Cancer	25

doctor visit	175
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
pulmonary testing	63

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	73
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	26

doctor visit	427
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528
pulmonary testing	230

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Stuart, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

bronchoscopy	12
catheterization	18
doctor visit	258
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296
pulmonary testing	160

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	434
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	51
75 to 84	126
Less than 65	109
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2005)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Family Health Center, Stuart

MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 45 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Stuart, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Corbin Thomas Hodder, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,518 ION $3,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,518
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$238 FASENRA $238
ABIOMED	$125 Impella $125
Auris Health, Inc.	$95 Monarch $20	$75
Allergan Inc.	$79 AVYCAZ $79
Other	$43 XOLAIR $15	ELIQUIS $14	$13

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$874
Travel and Lodging	$785
Gift	$439

Biography

Dr. Corbin Hodder is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He works in Stuart, FL. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Hodder include endotracheal intubation, intensive care, and cystic fibrosis (CF). He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. He is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.