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Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Boston University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and more.

95 Wells Street Suite 320
Newton, MA 02459

1-844-744-4200

Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Boston, MA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

15 Parkman Street Suite 460
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 643-4459

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52 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451

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75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115

(617) 732-5500

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95 Wells Street Suite 320
Newton, MA 02459

1-844-744-4200

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Some issues Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	94

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Boston, MA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
gastrointestinal procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
weight management	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Boston, MA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	59

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD in 2024

Hypertension	64
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	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Boston, MA were weight management, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	84
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
weight management	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	71
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Boston Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

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. Denise W. Gee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$22,119 ECHELON ENDOPATH $14,935	PROLENE $4,500	Echelon; Endopath $1,592	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $1,092
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$13,253 Da Vinci Surgical System $13,253
Ethicon US, LLC	$9,941 STRATAFIX $8,137	Harmonic $1,450	Energy Harmonic $75	$279
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,888 SPYGLASS $4,888
Ethicon Inc.	$4,390 Mesh $3,707	Biosurgicals $458	STRATAFIX $225
Other	$6,688 Surgical Energy Products $5,700	SIMSEI LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINER $233	Signia $167	AirSeal $116	$473

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$35,516
Education	$17,979
Travel and Lodging	$4,416
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,338
Food and Beverage	$1,030

Research Payments

Dr. Denise W. Gee, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $97,076.

Biography

Dr. Denise Gee's medical specialty is general surgery and bariatric surgery. Dr. Gee's areas of expertise include the following: upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, hernia, and laparoscopic surgery. She usually honors Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing her residency at Boston Medical Center, Dr. Gee attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Gee (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Newton-Wellesley Hospital reports that Dr. Gee is accepting new patients at her office in NEWTON, MA.