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Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD

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Specializes in: Female Urology and Urogynecology

Harvard Medical School (1992)

Professional interests include: urodynamics (bladder and urethra function test), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), pelvic reconstructive surgery, and more.

1000 Welch Road Garden Level
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 723-3391

Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD is a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in female urology and urogynecology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

Office Locations

1000 Welch Road Garden Level
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 723-3391

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300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305

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Some issues Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

The bladder, which stores urine.
The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anal sphincter electromyography

artificial urinary sphincter surgery

electromyography

laser prostate surgery

minimally invasive prostate surgery

prostate ablation

By Affordability:

anal procedures

anal sphincter electromyography

anorectal procedures

electrodiagnostic testing

electromyography

electrophysiological study

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

urethral sphincter electromyography

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD performed more anal sphincter electromyography, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, electromyography (EMG), laser prostate surgery, minimally invasive prostate surgery, and prostate ablation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anal procedures, anal sphincter electromyography, anorectal procedures, electrodiagnostic testing, electromyography (EMG), electrophysiological (EP) study, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and urethral sphincter electromyography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

diagnostic cystoscopy

endourologic procedures

minimally invasive procedures

urologic procedures

In 2012, Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD performed more diagnostic cystoscopy, endourologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, potassium test, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	174
diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	608
implant surgery	11
incontinence surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	108
neurostimulator lead placement	24
potassium test	184
urologic procedures	1173

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, potassium test, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	28
anorectal procedures	135
diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	620
minimally invasive procedures	104
neurostimulator lead placement	18
potassium test	138
urologic procedures	672

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	92
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	74
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, potassium test and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	27
anorectal procedures	177
bladder distention	12
diagnostic procedures	177
doctor visit	635
implant surgery	15
incontinence surgery	35
injections	13
minimally invasive procedures	181
neurostimulator lead placement	14
potassium test	178
urologic procedures	917

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	114
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	83
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	32
anorectal procedures	158
diagnostic procedures	158
doctor visit	661
incontinence surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	165
neurostimulator lead placement	16
potassium test	113
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	807

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	976
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1038
Black	0
Hispanic	176
Asian	228
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	524
85 and over	200
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	24
anorectal procedures	136
bladder distention	11
diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	592
gastrointestinal procedures	11
implant surgery	23
incontinence surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	194
neurostimulator lead placement	14
neurostimulator replacement	11
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	11
potassium test	26
urologic procedures	686

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	115
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	83
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
anorectal procedures	144
diagnostic procedures	144
doctor visit	644
foreign body removal	17
gastrointestinal procedures	13
implant surgery	27
incontinence surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	200
neurostimulator lead placement	17
neurostimulator replacement	13
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	13
potassium test	19
urologic procedures	703

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	531
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	0
Hispanic	90
Asian	112
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	102
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	41
anorectal procedures	151
diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	632
foreign body removal	15
gastrointestinal procedures	11
implant surgery	28
incontinence surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	207
neurostimulator lead placement	14
neurostimulator replacement	11
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	11
potassium test	25
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	741

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	0
Hispanic	107
Asian	105
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	101
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
anorectal procedures	111
bladder distention	13
diagnostic procedures	111
doctor visit	557
implant surgery	15
incontinence surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	163
potassium test	17
urologic procedures	546

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	515
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	89
Asian	113
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	86
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	34
anorectal procedures	109
diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	663
gastrointestinal procedures	12
implant surgery	23
incontinence surgery	11
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	192
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	12
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	12
potassium test	27
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	587

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	547
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	0
Hispanic	93
Asian	97
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	83
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
anorectal procedures	129
diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	640
incontinence surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	129
neurostimulator lead placement	12
potassium test	20
urologic procedures	567

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	104
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	116
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, anorectal procedures, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	123
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	720
hospital care	15
implant surgery	14
incontinence surgery	14
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	114
potassium test	17
urologic procedures	540

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	654
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	0
Hispanic	106
Asian	154
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	116
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	96
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	680
hospital care	51
implant surgery	18
incontinence surgery	18
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	120
urologic procedures	479

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	645
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	136
Other	77
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	119
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2024 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
anorectal procedures	108
diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	527
hospital care	61
implant surgery	16
incontinence surgery	16
inpatient care	61
laser treatment	12
minimally invasive procedures	128
urologic procedures	483

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	558
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	118
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	97
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD in 2024

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated as a female urologist in Palo Alto, CA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

ablation	25
anorectal procedures	134
bladder distention	12
diagnostic procedures	134
doctor visit	629
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	42
implant surgery	19
incontinence surgery	19
injections	13
inpatient care	42
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	154
neurostimulator lead placement	15
neurostimulator replacement	11
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	11
potassium test	69
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	684

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD.

**Gender**
Female	264
Male	527

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	114
Non-Hispanic White	519
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	88
Other	42

**Age**
85 and over	96
75 to 84	275
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	329

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	19
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1992. He completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1992)

Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology (2001)

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$50,265 PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $27,598	MALE INCONTINENCE $7,342	TITAN $2,840	ALTIS $372	VIRTUE $250	Other $11,863
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$26,680 AquaBeam Robotic System $19,856	AQUABEAM SYSTEM $6,824
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.	$5,125 Evoke $2,750	Evoke SCS $2,375
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,693 CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $1,575	GENERAL BPH $1,054	GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $146	GENERAL - THERAPIES $78	SOLYX SIS SYSTEM $41	Other $1,800
Shionogi Inc	$2,100 $2,100
Other	$9,064 NOCDURNA $1,950	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $1,008	INTERSTIM $1,005	Axonics r-SNM System $1,000	BOTOX $772	Other $3,329

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$63,458
Travel and Lodging	$18,995
Education	$6,762
Food and Beverage	$5,656
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,054

Research Payments

Dr. Craig Vance Comiter, MD has received 44 research payments totaling $117,569.

Biography

Dr. Craig Comiter sees patients in Palo Alto, CA. His medical specialties are female urology and urogynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Comiter include pelvic reconstructive surgery, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and female urologic disorders. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Comiter completed his residency training at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Comiter has received the following distinctions: Best Poster, Western Section American Urological Association; Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona; and Faculty Teaching Award, Section of Urology, University of Arizona. In addition to English, he speaks French. He is professionally affiliated with Stanford Health Care.