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Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO

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

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: ENT cancer, larynx cancer, tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion), and more.

50 Moisey Drive Suite 202
Hazle Township, PA 18202

(570) 459-5030

Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO is an otolaryngologist in Lehighton, PA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and HAZLETON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

Office Locations

Address:

2226 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive E. Suite 200
Lehighton, PA 18235

Address:

50 Moisey Drive Suite 202
Hazle Township, PA 18202

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

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	587
ear procedures	299
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	99
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	161
doctor visit	552
ear procedures	296
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	43

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	101
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	179
doctor visit	648
ear procedures	327
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	75

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1032
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	222
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	743
ear procedures	318
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	68
minimally invasive procedures	68

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	115
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	700
ear procedures	377
hospital care	42
immunotherapy	227
injections	227
inpatient care	42
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	81

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	108
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

diagnostic procedures	221
doctor visit	796
ear procedures	327
hospital care	42
immunotherapy	192
injections	192
inpatient care	42
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	57

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	112
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	799
ear procedures	308
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	69

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	563
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	98
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	668
ear procedures	216
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	43
neck imaging	20
nosebleed treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	86
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	269
doctor visit	1692
ear procedures	778
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	156
minimally invasive procedures	156
neck imaging	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO treated as an otolaryngologist in Lehighton, PA were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	198
doctor visit	798
ear procedures	361
hospital care	47
immunotherapy	209
injections	209
inpatient care	47
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	71
neck imaging	34
nosebleed treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	475
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	153
85 and over	94
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	192

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	7
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1995)

Residency: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

HAZLETON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 1786 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Pollock, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Lehighton, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$55 DUPIXENT $55
Acclarent, Inc	$50 ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $50
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$46 Inspire $46
Ethicon US, LLC	$34 VISTASEAL $34
Aerin Medical Inc.	$33 RHINAER STYLUS $33
Other	$83 DUPIXENT $20	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $17	Xhance $16	Propel $15	$15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$301

Biography

Dr. Thomas Pollock's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Pollock graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG).

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