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Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), endometrial cancer, gynecologic cancer, and more.

3611 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 771-2222

Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD is a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD is affiliated with Providence and SWAT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLP.

Office Locations

Providence

3509 22nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 799-7928

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3611 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 771-2222

(806) 771-2224

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4101 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 799-7928

(806) 788-8560

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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.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

tunneled central line placement

In 2012, Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD performed more tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2012 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	82

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	47
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	61
Dementia	36
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	43
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	133
doctor visit	173
gastrointestinal procedures	133
hospital care	56
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	133
outpatient care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	133

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	136

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	35
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	79

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	136

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	27
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	128
doctor visit	175
gastrointestinal procedures	128
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	128
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	128

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	131

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	34
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	99
gastrointestinal procedures	66
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2022 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	21
doctor visit	56
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	40

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	142
emergency care	59
gastrointestinal procedures	101
hospital care	28
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	101
outpatient care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	12
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at University of South Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of South Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

SWAT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLP

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. Jack W. Rostas III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, CIGNA PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, United Healthcare, Medicare, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicaid, Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange, Scott and White Health Covenant Preferred, FirstCare Commercial HMO PPO Exchange, Covenant Health Advantage, Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees, Firstcare Self-Funded and BCBS NM Centennial Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jack W. Rostas III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Medicare Advantage

Amerigroup

CIGNA PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

United Healthcare

Medicare

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicaid

Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange

Scott and White Health Covenant Preferred

FirstCare Commercial HMO PPO Exchange

Covenant Health Advantage

Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees

Firstcare Self-Funded

BCBS NM Centennial Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Davol Inc.	$2,420 SURGICAL $1,817	3DMAX $461	PHASIX $74	Phasix Mesh $26	$42
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$672 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $672
Ethicon US, LLC	$260 HARMONIC Product Family $116	Synthetics $110	Endoscopy: Endocutters $18	EVARREST $16
TEI Biosciences Inc	$219 SurgiMend $219
Vector Surgical, LLC	$184 MarginMarker $73	$111
Other	$1,019 SPY-PHI SYSTEM $181	Magtrace $128	DERMACELL $112	ENSEAL Product Family $109	ZERBAXA $108	Other $380

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,744
Food and Beverage	$2,019
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Jack Rostas is a specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). His areas of expertise include bladder cancer, liposarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma. He is professionally affiliated with Providence. Dr. Rostas takes Amerigroup, Blue California, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Alabama, Dr. Rostas attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine for medical school.