Overview
Bruce Davidson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia.
Dr. Davidson is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Davidson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6862 Elm St Ste 800B, Mclean, VA 22101
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 1, Washington, DC 20007
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
Nyall London has a unique clinical practice focused on the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers. As one of the few surgeons trained in both head and neck cancer surgery, as well as rhinology and skull base surgery, he offers patients comprehensive sinonasal tumor surgical care, including open and endoscopic approaches as well as neck dissection surgery. Dr. London has developed notable patient education events about the multidisciplinary and long-term care of patients with sinonasal malignancies. Additionally, he is an innovator of clinical trials for these rare tumors, with open clinical trial options available and multiple others in development. Internationally recognized for his expertise in the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers, Dr. London was an associate editor for the first international consensus statement on sinonasal tumors, and was appointed president of the International Network for Sinonasal Cancer Research (2024–26). He directs a research laboratory at the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health focused on therapeutic advances and mechanisms of sinonasal tumorigenesis. Dr. London has published more than 130 peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and book chapters, including co-first author publications in Nature, Nature Medicine, Science Translational Medicine and Nature Cell Biology. He earned his medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah, and completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins. He also accomplished a fellowship in open and endoscopic head and neck and skull base surgery at The Ohio State University, under the direction of Dr. Ricardo Carrau. Dr. London is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Craniectomy. Dr. London is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Head and neck surgeon David Eisele specializes in surgery for malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck, with a focus on salivary gland neoplasms and disorders of the salivary glands that can be treated surgically. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgical approaches, including sialendoscopy. Salivary gland neoplasms and disorders are also the focus of Dr. Eisele’s research. He has published more than 300 research papers and edited multiple books related to head and neck surgery. Dr. Eisele earned a medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed residency training in general surgery and in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the University of Washington. From 2012 to 2025, he served as director of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Eisele is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eisele is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Eisele is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Lee Akst, M.D., specializes in treating the larynx (voicebox), in particular the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. He is a leading laryngologist in office-based procedures such as vocal fold injection augmentation, pulsed KTP laser treatment, and laryngeal botox injection. In the operating room, Dr. Akst specializes in phonosurgery for the treatment of vocal cord disease, with emphasis on voice restoration and improvement. A strong focus of his practice involves the use of pulsed angiolytic lasers, which allow for subspecialized care of laryngeal papillomas, laryngeal dysplasia, and early vocal cord cancers while preserving the quality and strength of the voice. Dr. Akst is a national leader in the field of laryngology and serves in leadership roles for the American Laryngological Association, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He lectures extensively on the treatment of laryngeal disease, teaching other physicians how to care for patients with voice and swallowing concerns. His research interests include the development of robotic laryngeal surgery, the study of voice and swallowing complaints in the elderly, and the advancement of pulsed lasers for the treatment of laryngeal diseases with a focus on leukoplakia. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Akst is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Akst is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Akst is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce J. Davidson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce J. Davidson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce J. Davidson by calling their office at 202-295-0556. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce J. Davidson a top-rated expert for Salivary Gland Tumors?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce J. Davidson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Salivary Gland Tumors, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bruce J. Davidson specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce J. Davidson is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Bruce J. Davidson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce J. Davidson has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Salivary Gland Tumors. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce J. Davidson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce J. Davidson accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce J. Davidson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-295-0556 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Davidson isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Davidson isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Davidson isDistinguished. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Davidson isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LeukoplakiaDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Leukoplakia.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Throat CancerDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Tongue CancerDr. Davidson isAdvanced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Experienced
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Dry MouthDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- GastrostomyDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlossodyniaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Glossodynia.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- LaryngectomyDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- LaryngitisDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Laryngitis.
- Mouth SoresDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Mouth Sores.
- Mouth UlcersDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Mouth Ulcers.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Palatopharyngeal IncompetenceDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- PerichondritisDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Polymorphous Low Grade AdenocarcinomaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma.
- Pyogenic GranulomaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Pyogenic Granuloma.
- Salivary Duct StonesDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Duct Stones.
- SialadenitisDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Sialadenitis.
- Sinus CancerDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- TeratocarcinosarcomaDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Teratocarcinosarcoma.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Tonsil StonesDr. Davidson isExperienced. Learn about Tonsil Stones.


