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Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: cosmetic procedures, facial problems, thyroid problems, and more.

6827 1st Avenue S Suite 100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707

(727) 341-0551

Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD is an otolaryngologist in Saint Petersburg, FL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, ENT AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA, LLC and HCA Florida Largo West Hospital HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

6827 1st Avenue S Suite 100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707

Address:

6827 1st Avenue S Suite 100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707

Some issues Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD can help you with:

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

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.

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	457
ear procedures	141
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	95
minimally invasive procedures	94

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	89
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	471
ear procedures	130
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	91

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	75
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	483
ear procedures	144
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	51
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	154
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	332
ear procedures	43
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	144

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	62
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

doctor visit	320
ear procedures	34
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	48

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	145

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	55
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	241
ear procedures	47
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	35
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	75
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	577
ear procedures	120
immunotherapy	109
injections	109
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	56

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	74
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	994
ear procedures	254
immunotherapy	56
injections	56
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
minimally invasive procedures	137

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Saint Petersburg, FL were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

allergy testing	1005
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	505
ear procedures	117
hospital care	26
immunotherapy	73
injections	73
inpatient care	26
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	135
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
skin testing	1005
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	271
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	94
85 and over	61
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	11
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1989)

Residency: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (1997)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

ENT AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES OF FLORIDA, LLC

HCA Florida Largo West Hospital HCA Florida Largo Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$348 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $171	STRYKER NAV3I $66	Clarifix $53	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $38	Latera $20
Alk-Abello, Inc	$279 Odactra $130	RAGWITEK $103	OTIPRIO $46
Optinose US, Inc.	$202 Xhance $202
Genentech USA, Inc.	$164 XOLAIR $164
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$121 DUPIXENT $121
Other	$770 RAGWITEK $116	i7 $73	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $52	Auvi-Q $49	HARMONIC Product Family $47	Other $433

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,826
Education	$58

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Requena's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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