Timothy Richard DeKlotz, MD| Rhinology And Sinus Surgery, Rhinology Sinus And Skull Base Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
Timothy DeKlotz, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and associate professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is a member of the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).
Dr. DeKlotz specializes in diagnosing and treating skull base disorders such as spinal fluid leaks, pituitary tumors, benign and malignant tumors of the nose/sinus and brain in a minimally invasive way through the use of endoscopic procedures. He also specializes in cancers of the head and neck and sinus disorders.
Dr. DeKlotz received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his internship program and residency program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He then finished his fellowship program in open and endoscopic cranial base surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
His clinical interests include endoscopic skull base disorders, cancers of the head and neck, and nasal and sinus disorders. His research interests include outcomes for patients with skull base disorders.
Dr. DeKlotz is part of one of the few skull base teams in the region that performs advanced endonasal skull base procedures utilizing state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation. Through these newer techniques, Dr. DeKlotz and his team are able to improve outcomes and significantly decrease recovery time for their patients.
"Treating every patient the same way does not produce results. My philosophy is to individualize treatment and give personalized care that is as unique as each one of my patients. Keeping an algorithm to patient care is important, but tailoring treatment to the patient is critical.
It is important to me that my patients are well informed and that I answer all of their questions. I am dedicated to listening to my patients and ensuring that I answer all of their questions as well as address all of their concerns."
Clinical areas of focus
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- Deviated Septum
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Neck Cancer Surgery
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Sinus Infections
- Throat Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tracheal Cancer
- Vestibular Nerve Tumor Surgery
- Vestibuloplasty
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx
- Benign Pharyngeal Tumors
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Congenital Mouth Malformation
- Deviated Septum
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Cranial Nerves
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Floor Of Mouth Cancer
- Gum Cancer
- Larynx Cancer
- Lip Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Middle Ear Cancer
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Nosebleeds
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Cavity Carcinoma In Situ
- Palate Cancer
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Sinus Infections
- Submandibular Gland Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tracheal Cancer
Procedures I perform
- Adenoidectomy
- Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Control Nasal Hemorrhage Anterior Complex
- Debridement Of Mastoidectomy Cavity
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Endoscopic Left Ethmoid Sinus Resection
- Endoscopic Left Maxillary Sinus Drainage
- Endoscopic Nasal Mucosa Excision
- Endoscopic Nasal Turbinate Resection
- Endoscopic Right Ethmoid Sinus Resection
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery
- Enteroscopy
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Of Ethmoid Sinus
- Excision Of Parotid Tumor
- Excision Of Sublingual Gland
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Fracture Nasal Inferior Turbinate
- Frontal Sinusotomy
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Glossectomy
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intranasal Lesion Excision
- Laryngectomy
- Laryngopharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy With Biopsy
- Laryngoscopy With Tumor Excision
- Laryngoscopy With Tumor Excision And Microscope
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Lateral Skull Base Surgery
- Mandibulectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Maxillectomy
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Endoscopy With Biopsy, Polypectomy, Or Debridement
- Nasal Endoscopy With Concha Bullosa Resection
- Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
- Nasal Septum Abscess Drainage
- Nasal Surgery
- Neck Cancer Surgery
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Nose Reshaping
- Open Nasal Mucosa Excision
- Oromaxillary Fistula Repair
- Oropharynx Biopsy
- Ostectomy
- Packing Of Nasal Region
- Paramyotonia Congenita Treatment
- Paranasal Sinus Surgery
- Parotidectomy
- Partial Glossectomy
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Nasal Mucosa Excision
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Nasal Turbinate Excision
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Right Maxillary Sinus Drainage
- Pharyngectomy
- Pharynx Endoscopic Excision
- Pituitary Adenoma Treatment
- Posterior Fossa Craniotomy
- Robotic Cholecystectomy
- Robotic Colpopexy
- Robotic Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Robotic Esophagectomy
- Robotic Glossectomy
- Robotic Hemiglossectomy
- Robotic Hemilaryngectomy
- Robotic Laryngectomy
- Robotic Laryngopharyngectomy
- Robotic Mandibulectomy
- Robotic Maxillectomy
- Robotic Parotidectomy
- Robotic Parotidectomy With Facial Nerve Preservation
- Robotic Salvage Laryngectomy
- Robotic Submandibular Gland Excision
- Robotic Supraglottic Laryngectomy
- Robotic Tongue Reconstruction
- Robotic Total Laryngectomy
- Robotic Transoral Lateral Oropharyngectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Esophagectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Laryngopharyngectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Mandibulectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Maxillectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Parotidectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Salvage Laryngectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Supraglottic Laryngectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Thyroidectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Tongue Reconstruction
- Robotic-Assisted Total Laryngectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Transoral Lateral Oropharyngectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Transoral Robotic Surgery
- Salvage Laryngectomy
- Sinus Tumor Surgery
- Sphenoid Bone Supplement
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Supraglottic Laryngectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue Biopsy
- Tongue Reconstruction
- Tonsillectomy
- Total Laryngectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy
- Tracheostomy
- Transoral Lateral Oropharyngectomy
- Transoral Robotic Surgery
- Turbinate Excision
- Turbinate Reduction With Radiofrequency
- Tympanostomy With Ventilating Tube
- Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration
- Unlisted Larynx Procedure
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- Vestibular Nerve Tumor Surgery
- Vestibuloplasty
Insurance
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- Aetna Classic 3500
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- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
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- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna VA Exchange
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- Optimum Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- First Health PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
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- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
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- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
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- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
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- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice
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- Sentara Health
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- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
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- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
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- Aetna Better Health of MD
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- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- HealthyBlue PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship: ES Hospital (2014)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2012)
Medical School: Georgetown University (2007)
Medical School: Santa Clara University (2003)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2017-2024