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Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD

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(5 Ratings)

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

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: microvascular surgery, ENT cancer, head and neck cancer, and more.

1860 Town Center Drive Suite 420
Reston, VA 20190

(571) 313-0349

Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD is affiliated with GW Medical Faculty Associates.

Office Locations

1860 Town Center Drive Suite 420
Reston, VA 20190

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2300 M Street, NW 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20037

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Some issues Dr. Arjun Joshi, 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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

modified radical neck dissection

neck ultrasound

ultrasound

By Affordability:

modified radical neck dissection

surgical dissection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, laryngoscopy, modified radical neck dissection, neck ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for modified radical neck dissection, and surgical dissection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56
neck imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	236
image guided procedures	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	68
minor procedures	12
neck imaging	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	13
doctor visit	262
excision	13
image guided procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	85
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	15
neck imaging	54
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	332
image guided procedures	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	115
minimally invasive procedures	132
minor procedures	17
neck imaging	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	26
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	355
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	128
minimally invasive procedures	128
neck imaging	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	59
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	15
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	14
doctor visit	482
excision	14
image guided procedures	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	214
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	242
minor procedures	28
neck imaging	58
neck surgery	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	24
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
diagnostic procedures	29
dissection	22
doctor visit	489
excision	22
image guided procedures	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	224
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	253
minor procedures	29
neck imaging	118
neck surgery	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	118

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	62
Hispanic	11
Asian	19
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	25
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	28
doctor visit	586
excision	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	259
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	259
neck imaging	173
neck surgery	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	173

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	61
Hispanic	13
Asian	14
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	28
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	16
doctor visit	589
excision	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	206
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	206
neck imaging	185
neck surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	64
Hispanic	13
Asian	13
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	24
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	28
doctor visit	650
excision	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	217
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	217
neck imaging	266
neck surgery	28
salivary gland surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	266

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	48
Hispanic	22
Asian	13
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	35
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	28
doctor visit	683
excision	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	241
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	241
neck imaging	365
neck surgery	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	365

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	68
Hispanic	16
Asian	12
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	34
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Reston, VA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

aspiration	20
diagnostic procedures	20
dissection	21
doctor visit	438
excision	21
image guided procedures	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	163
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	172
minor procedures	20
neck imaging	131
neck surgery	21
salivary gland surgery	12
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	56
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	143
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	21
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the Otolaryngology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2003)

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certification: Otolaryngology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GW Medical Faculty Associates

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arjun Joshi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Reston, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cook Incorporated	$11,915 Cook-Swartz $8,142	OHNS - Extractors $2,500	OHNS - Tongue Base $163	Cook Medical Accessories $98	Cook Medical Endoscopy $78	Other $934
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$2,000 HTX-011 $2,000
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$982 Da Vinci Surgical System $982
Stryker Corporation	$430 Mandibular Recon $140	VSP Reconstruction $117	Customized Mandible Recon $87	MF Sets $45	NA $41
Atos Medical Inc	$249 Provox Life Home HME $129	Provox Vega Puncture Set $120
Other	$1,921 Propel $230	Xhance $136	INTEGRA PADGETT DERMATOMES $123	Inspire $120	Cook Medical Extractors $116	Other $1,197

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,905
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,538
Food and Beverage	$3,246
Travel and Lodging	$791
Gift	$17

Biography

Dr. Arjun Joshi is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. Patients gave Dr. Joshi an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Joshi's clinical interests include skull base surgery, thyroid surgery, and head ultrasound. After attending New York Medical College and SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Joshi completed Dr. Joshi's residency training at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Joshi is professionally affiliated with GW Medical Faculty Associates. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Joshi is accepting new patients at Dr. Joshi's office in Washington, DC.