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Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD

(Dr. Kent C. Sasse, M.D.)

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

75 Pringle Way Suite 804
Reno, NV 89502

(775) 829-7999

Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD is a general surgeon in Reno, NV specializing in general surgery, colon & rectal surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network.

Office Locations

Saint Mary's Health Network

5500 Reno Corporate Drive Suite 100
Reno, NV 89511

(775) 829-7999

1-877-701-6082

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75 Pringle Way Suite 804
Reno, NV 89502

(775) 829-7999

(775) 829-7970

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In The News

“Dr. Kent C. Sasse, a Nevada based specialist in bariatric surgery and founder of the Obesity Prevention Foundation, is an expert on obesity.”—"Breast cancer and obesity link", Nevada Appeal, October 2013

“Let's Move Nevada has got to be the top health priority for everybody in the state right now," said Dr. Kent Sasse, founder of the Obesity Prevention Foundation. "”—"Local boxer inspires kids to get fit", Nevada Appeal, August 2010

“"Let's Move Nevada has got to be the top health priority for everybody in the state right now," said Dr. Kent Sasse, founder of the Obesity Prevention Foundation.”—"Get Fit: Let's Move Nevada!", Nevada Appeal, June 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

gastric neurostimulator replacement

gastrointestinal procedures

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

laparoscopic surgery

minimally invasive procedures

neurostimulator implantation

percutaneous lead placement for peripheral nerve stimulation

peripheral nerve stimulator replacement

weight loss surgery

In 2023, Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD performed more gastric neurostimulator replacement, gastrointestinal procedures, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator implantation, percutaneous lead placement for peripheral nerve stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulator replacement, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Nevada.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
plastic surgery procedures	117
reconstructive surgery	117
tissue transfer	117
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	117

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	359
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
metabolic testing	42
minimally invasive procedures	11
plastic surgery procedures	122
reconstructive surgery	122
tissue transfer	122
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	122

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	20
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, minor procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	20
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	376
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
metabolic testing	13
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	23
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
tissue transfer	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	49
anorectal procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	576
gastrointestinal procedures	73
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
manometry	34
metabolic testing	29
minimally invasive procedures	60
minor procedures	21
plastic surgery procedures	39
reconstructive surgery	39
tissue transfer	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
weight management	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	63
anorectal procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	576
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
manometry	34
metabolic testing	34
minimally invasive procedures	75
minor procedures	19
neurostimulator lead placement	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	63
weight management	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	13
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	13
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	60
abdominal surgery	11
anorectal procedures	19
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	508
gastrointestinal procedures	105
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
manometry	19
metabolic testing	26
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	60
weight management	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	17
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	69
anorectal procedures	20
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	518
gastrointestinal procedures	68
manometry	20
metabolic testing	17
minimally invasive procedures	79
minor procedures	31
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
tissue transfer	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
weight management	28
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	82
anorectal procedures	16
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	609
gastrointestinal procedures	86
manometry	16
metabolic testing	15
minimally invasive procedures	118
minor procedures	35
neurostimulator lead placement	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	82
weight management	39

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	13
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, gastrointestinal procedures and peripheral nerve stimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	30
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	514
gastrointestinal procedures	80
implant surgery	54
minimally invasive procedures	94
minor procedures	22
neurostimulator lead placement	86
neurostimulator replacement	54
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
weight management	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	13
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2021 were neurostimulator lead placement, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and peripheral nerve stimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
bypass surgery	11
doctor visit	537
gastrointestinal procedures	127
implant surgery	72
minimally invasive procedures	112
neurostimulator lead placement	138
neurostimulator replacement	72
open surgery	11
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	72
weight management	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	22
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, gastrointestinal procedures and peripheral nerve stimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
doctor visit	426
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	88
implant surgery	49
minimally invasive procedures	134
neurostimulator lead placement	95
neurostimulator replacement	49
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	49
weight management	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	19
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement and peripheral nerve stimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	384
gastrointestinal procedures	82
implant surgery	53
minimally invasive procedures	98
neurostimulator lead placement	69
neurostimulator replacement	53
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	53
weight management	17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reno, NV were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	53
abdominal surgery	12
anorectal procedures	24
balloon dilation	16
bypass surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	470
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	73
hospital care	64
implant surgery	57
inpatient care	64
manometry	24
metabolic testing	25
minimally invasive procedures	85
minor procedures	27
neurostimulator lead placement	68
neurostimulator replacement	57
open surgery	11
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	57
plastic surgery procedures	61
reconstructive surgery	61
tissue transfer	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
weight management	28
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD.

**Gender**
Female	222
Male	106

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	278
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	8
Less than 65	91
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Nevada.

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Mary's Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Reno, NV.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ACell, Inc.	$813,847 $813,847
Baxter Healthcare	$4,854 TISSEEL $3,760	PERI-STRIPS DRY $601	Surgical Care Celstat/Traumastem $210	BioSurgery - PERI-STRIPS $134	No Related Product $83	Other $67
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$4,698 Solesta $4,698
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$4,178 Orbera $3,427	Overstitch and or LapBand $532	Overstitch $220
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,242 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,242
Other	$7,947 Solesta $2,808	Maestro Rechargeable System $1,058	Signia $438	TITAN SGS STANDARD GASTRIC STAPLER $397	Axonics r-SNM System $343	Other $2,903

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$653,919
Education	$92,367
Travel and Lodging	$61,717
Food and Beverage	$16,278
Consulting Fee	$5,820
Other	$8,665

Research Payments

Dr. Kent Conway Sasse, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $175,941.

Biography

Dr. Kent Sasse specializes in general surgery, colon & rectal surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Sasse attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network.