38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Truelson, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. John Truelson, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Truelson graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. He is a member of the American Medical Association, LOrdre des Medecins (Zaire), Texas Association of Otolaryngology/HNS, and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Truelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Truelson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Truelson’s office at (214) 648-3111.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Truelson?
Dr. John Truelson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Truelson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Laryngeal Disorders, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Dallas/TX community, Dr. Truelson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Truelson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers, Head & Neck Surgery
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Truelson board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Truelson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Truelson speak?
Dr. Truelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Truelson treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Truelson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Truelson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Side of Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Lateral Tongue Carcinoma
- Malignant Tumor on Side of Tongue
- Cancer on tongue border
- Mouth Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
- Lingual Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C021: Malignant neoplasm of border of tongue
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- Z85810: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of tongue
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Benign Parotid Gland Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Non-cancerous parotid growth
- Parotid gland adenoma
- Parotid lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D110: Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Glottic Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C320: Malignant neoplasm of glottis
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Other Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Tongue Problems
- Tongue Ailments
- Unspecified Tongue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K148: Other diseases of tongue
What procedures does Dr. Truelson perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Truelson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Truelson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
Also known as:
- Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
- Laryngoscopy with Dilation
- Tracheoscopy with Dilation
- Airway Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Throat Scope
- Larynx Examination
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord injection
- Laryngeal injection
- Voice box injection
- Therapeutic laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial Fracture Reduction
- Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection
- Therapeutic Laryngoscopy
- Vocal Cord Augmentation
- Voice Box Injection
CPT Codes:
- 31570: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic;
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Oropharynx Biopsy
- Muscle Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Throat Biopsy
- Back of Mouth Biopsy
- Pharyngeal Biopsy
- Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 42800: Biopsy; oropharynx
- 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
- Rigid Esophagoscopy
- Throat Scope with Sample
- Esophagus Examination and Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
- Tonsil Removal
- Adult Tonsillectomy
- Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Does Dr. Truelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Truelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 648-3111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Truelson accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Truelson in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Truelson's office located?
Dr. John Truelson's Primary Practice
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
(214) 648-3111
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Medical Association
Member
LOrdre des Medecins (Zaire)
Member
Texas Association of Otolaryngology/HNS
Member
Texas Medical Association
Member
What is Dr. Truelson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Truelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134187438.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Truelson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Truelson
What is Dr. John Truelson's specialty?
Dr. Truelson is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Dallas, TX. A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Contact Dr. Truelson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Truelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Truelson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UT Southwestern Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Truelson accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Truelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Truelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Truelson's office at (214) 648-3111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Truelson?
Please contact Dr. Truelson's office at (214) 648-3111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Truelson have?
Dr. John Truelson is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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