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Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD

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(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery) and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy (2007)

Professional interests include: parathyroid disease, tumor, thyroid problems, and more.

4500 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 362-7509

Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD is a surgical oncologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

4500 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

Address:

4921 Parkview Place Suite 11a
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Some issues Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, 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.

doctor visit	40
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	16

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	112
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	76
minimally invasive procedures	75

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	78
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	48
diagnostic procedures	47
dissection	21
doctor visit	204
excision	69
gynecologic procedures	48
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	53
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	101
neck surgery	21
nose surgery	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	13
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
diagnostic procedures	34
dissection	18
doctor visit	290
excision	53
gynecologic procedures	35
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	144
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	179
neck surgery	18
nose surgery	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	76

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
diagnostic procedures	34
dissection	19
doctor visit	299
ear procedures	16
excision	37
gynecologic procedures	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	146
lymph node procedures	19
microsurgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	164
neck surgery	19
nose surgery	18
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
tissue transfer	15

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

dissection	24
doctor visit	274
excision	23
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	103
lymph node procedures	24
microsurgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	102
neck surgery	24
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	15
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

dissection	50
doctor visit	672
excision	49
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	245
lymph node procedures	50
microsurgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	244
neck surgery	50
plastic surgery procedures	49
reconstructive surgery	49
tissue transfer	49
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	23
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	50

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Saint Louis, MO were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, excision and diagnostic procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
diagnostic procedures	39
dissection	26
doctor visit	247
ear procedures	16
excision	46
gynecologic procedures	33
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
lymph node procedures	26
microsurgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	112
neck surgery	26
nose surgery	33
plastic surgery procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33
tissue transfer	28
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD.

**Gender**
Female	48
Male	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	27
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD graduated from University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy in 2007. He completed residency at Groote Schuur Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Otolaryngology/Otolaryngology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy (2007)

Residency: Groote Schuur Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Otolaryngology/Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Washington University Physicians

WashU Medicine

BJC HealthCare

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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. Patrik Pipkorn, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna US Access

Aetna National Advantage Program

Aetna Elect Choice

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna

MHBP

Aetna Choice POS II

Humana

Aetna Select

Aetna Elect Choice EPO

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Aetna Open Access PPO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Patrik Pipkorn, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$281 VSP Reconstruction $117	MF Sets $89	Hybrid MMF $58	HOFFMANN $17
Baxter Healthcare	$187 TISSEEL $187
AXOGEN	$119 AxoGuard Nerve Connector $119
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$105 Propel $105
Osteomed LLC	$91 CMF-CFx $60	EXT-Hand Fusion $31
Other	$325 FUSION $80	Coblation - Tonsil Wands $58	Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes $58	Microfixation-Oral and Maxillofacial $50	RAPID RHINO Epistaxis $14	Other $66

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,106

Biography

Dr. Patrik Pipkorn works as an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). In Dr. Pipkorn's practice, he is particularly interested in thyroid problems, tumor, and head and neck cancer surgery. Dr. Pipkorn (or staff) is conversant in Swedish and German. He is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.