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Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD

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(4 Ratings)

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

Temple University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: sinus problems, laser surgery, cancer, and more.

5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 3-101
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 464-3353

Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD is an otolaryngologist in La Mesa, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES OF SAN DIEGO A MEDICAL CORP.

Office Locations

Address:

5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 3-101
La Mesa, CA 91942

Some issues Dr. Jeremiah Moles, 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.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.

TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.

There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.

Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.

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.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	584
ear procedures	261
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	121
nosebleed treatment	18
stroboscopy	62
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	16
Hispanic	40
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	65
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	628
ear procedures	285
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	91
stroboscopy	69
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	25
Hispanic	48
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	75
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	557
ear procedures	283
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	85
minimally invasive procedures	84
nosebleed treatment	12
stroboscopy	41

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	96
Asian	46
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	132
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	423
ear procedures	200
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	66
stroboscopy	34

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	22
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	33
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	428
ear procedures	210
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	47
stroboscopy	31

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	21
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	44
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	513
ear procedures	240
excision	19
gynecologic procedures	19
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	58
nose surgery	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
stroboscopy	35

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	16
Hispanic	49
Asian	24
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	37
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

CT scan	29
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
diagnostic procedures	165
doctor visit	553
ear procedures	319
excision	28
gynecologic procedures	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	52
nose surgery	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28
stroboscopy	29

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	13
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	52
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

CT scan	23
diagnostic procedures	116
doctor visit	408
ear procedures	229
stroboscopy	17

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	31
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

CT scan	34
diagnostic procedures	413
doctor visit	919
ear procedures	677
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	37
stroboscopy	55

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in La Mesa, CA were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

CT scan	28
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
diagnostic procedures	140
doctor visit	558
ear procedures	300
excision	23
gynecologic procedures	23
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	70
nose surgery	23
nosebleed treatment	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD.

**Gender**
Female	171
Male	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	214
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	40
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	46
75 to 84	83
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	131

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

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the ENT (otolaryngology) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: ENT (otolaryngology)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES OF SAN DIEGO A MEDICAL CORP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Mesa, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,508 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $901	CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE $526	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $263	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $143	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONSUMABLES $141	Other $534
Acclarent, Inc	$1,061 Rhinology $596	ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $330	Otology $62	ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire $25	RELIEVA ULTIRRA Sinus Balloon Catheter $24	Other $24
Optinose US, Inc.	$752 Xhance $752
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$611 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $514	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $96
Ethicon US, LLC	$276 Energy: Harmonic $131	HARMONIC Product Family $105	STRATAFIX $27	ENSEAL Product Family $13
Other	$1,336 Propel $211	NUCALA $201	Vivaer RF Stylus $149	GRASTEK $75	PerClot $59	Other $640

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,058
Travel and Lodging	$410
Consulting Fee	$75

Research Payments

Dr. Jeremiah Moles, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $465.

Biography

Dr. Jeremiah Moles' medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Moles's areas of expertise include salivary gland surgery, sleep apnea, and ruptured eardrum. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He obtained his medical school training at Temple University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Moles's office in La Mesa, CA.