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Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD

Accepting New Patients

(207 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: breast cancer screening, galactocele (milk-filled cyst), galactorrhea (nipple discharge), and more.

2141 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 33001
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 446-5180

Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD is a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA specializing in general surgery. Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.

Office Locations

2141 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 33001
Fullerton, CA 92835

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Some issues Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News

“Dr. Courtney Vito, a surgical oncologist at the City of Hope cancer center in Duarte who wasn't involved in the study, said the findings were significant, especially in light of advances in drug...”—"Some breast cancer patients don't benefit from surgery or radiation", Los Angeles Times, December 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lymph node procedures

In 2023, Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD had a list price for lymph node procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

sentinel lymph node mapping

In 2012, Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD had a list price for sentinel lymph node mapping that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	23
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	133
excision	40
lymph node procedures	29
open surgery	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	31
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	159
excision	55
lymph node procedures	38
open surgery	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	11
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2014 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	121
excision	12
lymph node procedures	12
open surgery	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	66
excision	13
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were breast procedures, cancer surgery, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	13
cancer surgery	13
doctor visit	61
excision	13
lymph node procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	41

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2018

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	49

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	16
cancer surgery	16
doctor visit	92
excision	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fullerton, CA were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures	20
cancer surgery	20
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	90
excision	24
lymph node procedures	23
open surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD treated were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	59

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Nevada.

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)

St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Providence, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 207 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Vector Surgical, LLC	$593 MarginMarker $363	$230
Genentech USA, Inc.	$182 Avastin $182
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$164 AFINITOR $164
iCAD, Inc	$155 Axxent Controller $155
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$65 YERVOY $39	Ixempra $26
Other	$202 Mozart $49	SAVI/SAVI SCOUT $46	AlloDerm $39	Xofigo $24	Advanced Wound care $15	Other $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,187
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$125
Entertainment	$49

Research Payments

Dr. Courtney Anne Vito, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $124,023.

Biography

Dr. Courtney Vito is a Fullerton, CA physician who specializes in general surgery. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Vito include prosthetics, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Vito honors. She is a graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Vito's office in Fullerton, CA.