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Dr. Mario Skugor, MD

(67 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

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9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code F20
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-6568

Dr. Mario Skugor, MD is an endocrinologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in adult endocrinology. Dr. Mario Skugor, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code F20
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Mario Skugor, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“Mario Skugor, MD, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic, advises his patients with Graves' disease to avoid iodine-rich foods because their thyroid is already secreting an excess of T3 and T4.”—"Can lifestyle changes improve thyroid function?", Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2016

“Thyroid cancer-related deaths have not changed substantially, even with the increased number of diagnoses, which emphasizes the fact that a higher number of cases isn't a good thing, said Dr. Mario...”—"Thyroid cancer overdiagnosis on the rise, study finds", Fox News, August 2016

“Symptoms Mario Skugor, an endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic, reports that typical thyroid cancer presents itself as a painless mass in the lower neck.”—"Understanding thyroid cancer", Fox News, March 2015

doctor visit	256
hospital care	199
inpatient care	199
neck imaging	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	13
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	63
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	201
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
neck imaging	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	59
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	34
Less than 65	146

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	53
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	283
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182
neck imaging	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	23
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	59
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

doctor visit	316
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212
neck imaging	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	29
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

doctor visit	266
hospital care	193
inpatient care	193
neck imaging	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	24
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	52
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	360
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
neck imaging	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	29
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	265
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
neck imaging	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	19
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

doctor visit	330
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
neck imaging	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	24
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

doctor visit	337
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
neck imaging	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	19
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Skugor, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mario Skugor, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cleveland, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	288
hospital care	136
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	136
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
neck imaging	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Skugor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	68
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	247
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	23
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Skugor, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario Skugor, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Saint Luke's Medical Center, Cleveland. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Saint Luke's Medical Center, Cleveland (1999)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mario Skugor, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mario Skugor, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 67 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mario Skugor, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$135,215 Victoza $55,610	Levemir $30,344	NovoLog $22,281	Tresiba $12,586	Saxenda $49	Other $14,346
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.	$24,340 $24,340
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$7,055 NON-PRODUCT $5,233	JANUVIA $1,740	JANUMET XR $29	LIPTRUZET $26	PNEUMOVAX 23 $11	Other $15
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.	$1,786 Continuous Glucose Monitor $1,599	Minimed 670G System $135	Insulin pump $51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$682 FARXIGA $628	BYDUREON $32	BYDUREON WEEKLY $23
Other	$1,247 JARDIANCE $185	TEPEZZA $125	Kazano $100	TRULICITY $86	NATPARA $82	Other $669

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$128,300
Consulting Fee	$19,000
Travel and Lodging	$13,004
Food and Beverage	$9,848
Education	$173

Biography

Dr. Mario Skugor is an adult endocrinology specialist. Dr. Skugor has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include vitamin D deficiency, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and aspiration. For his professional training, Dr. Skugor completed residency programs at Saint Luke's Medical Center, Cleveland and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, Cleveland. Dr. Skugor has received professional recognition including the following: Skeletal assessment by FELS method, FELS Institute, Yellow Springs, Ohio. In addition to English, he speaks Croatian. He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.