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Dr. Sarah Hodges, MD

Dr. Sarah Hodges, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Sarah Hodges, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Durham, NC. She is affiliated with medical facilities Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

4102 N Roxboro St Durham, NC 27704

Dr. Hodges is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hodges specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Hodges' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hodges

3.7
15 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Super professional
Dr. Hodges was very prompt. No wait at all. I arrived fifteen minutes early, almost immediately taken to the exam room, and she arrived in the room before my actual appointment time! She was very professional. Answered all of my questions, explained how to use the prescriptions properly, and the provider notes were on MyChart before I even got back to my workplace.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2024
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Needs to Reconsider Her Profession
Let me start by saying that my mother has visited this woman three times within the last 60 days to get a diagnosis for her burning mouth and throat symptoms (as she is a patient with an autoimmune condition). After every visit, Sarah has been negligent and is always unsure of what my mother has going on and refuses to perform a biopsy/lab test or prescribe medications to soothe the pain and irritation. She should not even be wearing a white coat or continue her practice with anyone! If you are that aloof and uncaring about your patients then please reconsider your profession immediately. I am glad I was not in the office because she would have heard an earful from me! She allowed my mother to leave the doctor's office crying and with no answers this morning (June 21, 2023) to what she should do next. What an ***! After seeing here reviews on HealthGrade, I see why others described her behavior as curt and inattentive. She is a piece of work. If you are looking for an ENT that replies
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2023
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Concerns ignored
I went to visit Dr. Hodges today because of a concern with my tonsil. The spot is very hard to see and rather than using a scope to see the area causing me problems, she insisted there was nothing there. She made me feel crazy, like I was just making it up (because you know, going to the doctor is fun and how I want to spend my day). My lymph nodes in my neck are very swollen and tender; she said they were NOT swollen and squeezed them so hard, she made my cry. This was one of the worst doctors I've ever seen and now I need to take more time and pay another $40 to see an ENT who will actually take the time to properly examine me. Also, the nurse couldn't get a proper blood pressure reading and the results were very high and then very low...rather than doing it again, she said, "let's just not worry about it." What doctor's office says to not worry about your blood pressure? Bad experience, from start to finish.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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K. Murray – May 17, 2022
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Hodges was extremely curt and rude with an elderly patient hard of hearing. Would not recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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NC Patient – Apr 28, 2021
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Had to leave the greatest review for Dr. Hodges. She was excellent during my diagnosis and my surgery. She took time to come in on Saturday to take my drain out after surgery. She was very nice to me and my family and I really appreciated her efforts. You can’t go wrong with a caring doctor like her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Wanda McIver in Durham, NC – Dec 23, 2018
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Dr. Hodges is an amazing doctor, she has been instrumental in diagnosing my very weird voice issues. I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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LDD in Durham, NC – Dec 15, 2018
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Very personal, very thorough and genuinely concerned about my health!! Diagnosed a serious issue I had and worked with me to make sure I was cured. Saved my life!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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JimDearing in Hillsborough, NC – Feb 14, 2018
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I came to see Dr. Hodges with sudden hearing loss and a ringing in my right ear. Upon her suggestion, I went in for an MRI and they discovered something more serious. She called me several times (after hours) to check in on me and to talk me through what to do next. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the care I received from Dr. Hodges. She is a literal lifesaver.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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T. Alexander in Chapel Hill, NC – Oct 12, 2016
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Was referred to her for tinnitus. She spent only 5 minutes with me and said she couldn't do anything to help me. I would just have to suffer with it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jeff in Durham, NC – Sep 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe that patients and their doctors should work as a team to help find the best treatment option for them as an individual. I also believe that, in most cases, medical treatment should be aggressively applied before choosing to pursue surgery....read more

biography

Sarah H. Hodges, M.D. grew up in Columbia, MO. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX with a BS in Biochemistry. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin, and completed a surgical internship...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Internship Hospital
  • Trinity University

    Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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  • Spanish

Dr. Hodges is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 1999

  • Steven D. Gray Resident Research Award, 2003

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Locations

Practice

North Carolina Eye Ear Nose & Throat PA4102 N Roxboro St Durham, NC 27704
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

North Carolina Eye Ear Nose & Throat-South Durham5726 Fayetteville Rd Ste 102 Durham, NC 27713
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St
    Durham, NC 27704
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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