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Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD

Accepting New Patients

(553 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: colon problems, minimally invasive surgery, parathyroid surgery, and more.

2425 Babcock Road Suite 108
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-8900

Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD is a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, UT Health San Antonio and University Health.

Office Locations

2425 Babcock Road Suite 108
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-8900

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4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-4000

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7703 Floyd Curl Drive Mc 7977
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 257-1400

(210) 257-1428

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7946 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249

(210) 450-9000

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UT Health San Antonio

8300 Floyd Curl Drive 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 438-8446

(210) 450-4937

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903 W Martin Street
San Antonio, TX 78207

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Some issues Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	62

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	49

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	108

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	50
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	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD treated as a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
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	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	63

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD treated as a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	54
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	41
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	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	61

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD in 2024

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD treated as a general surgeon in San Antonio, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	76
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	48
Hispanic	15
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	12
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Atlanta Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: Atlanta Medical Center (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

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. Kent Van Sickle, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, WellCare Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, First Health, Trustmark , WellPoint, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers), Veterans Administration - Governmental, Curative - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY, Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children), CHAMPVA - Governmental, Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO), Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select), 90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Entrust - Third Party Administrator, Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products), Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator, University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer, Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation, LifeTrac - Transplant Network, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO), Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, Interlink - Transplant Network, Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator, Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs, Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO), OptumHealth - Transplant Network, Tokio Marine - Transplant Network, El Paso Health - CHIP, Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange) and Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

WellCare Medicare Advantage

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

AARP

MultiPlan

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

HealthSmart

Employers Health Network

First Health

Trustmark

WellPoint

Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers)

Veterans Administration - Governmental

Curative - Commercial (All Products)

Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY

Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium

EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator

Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children)

CHAMPVA - Governmental

Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO)

Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select)

90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator

Entrust - Third Party Administrator

Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products)

Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator

University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer

Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn

6 Degrees - Transplant

Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation

LifeTrac - Transplant Network

Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer

Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO)

Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation

Interlink - Transplant Network

Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator

Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs

Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator

Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO)

OptumHealth - Transplant Network

Tokio Marine - Transplant Network

El Paso Health - CHIP

Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange)

Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO))

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 553 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$131,478 Da Vinci Surgical System $128,478	DAVINCI XI $3,000
Covidien LP	$59,881 Monitors - Advanced Parameters $14,645	SURGICAL $7,243	ProGrip $6,083	Synthetic Mesh $5,290	Soft Tissue Mechanical $4,105	Other $22,514
Covidien Sales LLC	$52,320 Synthetic Mesh $18,883	AccuMesh $10,720	Soft Tissue Mechanical $9,882	LigaSure $3,500	Monitors - Advanced Parameters $3,220	Other $6,115
Medtronic, Inc.	$44,482 AbsorbaTack $11,500	ProGrip $1,795	PulseSelect $500	Signia $487	TRANSORB $146	Other $30,054
Teleflex Medical Incorporated	$3,565 SURGICAL $3,565
Other	$6,852 Phasix Mesh $2,014	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $1,130	SURGICAL $356	Exparel $198	SurgiMend $188	Other $2,965

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$127,200
Education	$70,753
Travel and Lodging	$41,265
Food and Beverage	$27,100
Consulting Fee	$26,210
Other	$6,050

Research Payments

Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $23,713.

Biography

Dr. Kent Van Sickle is a San Antonio, TX physician who specializes in general surgery. He attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Atlanta Medical Center and New Hanover Regional Medical Center. These areas are among his clinical interests: gallbladder problems, gastrointestinal cancer, and thyroid surgery. Dr. Van Sickle's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Van Sickle accepts Trustmark, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. He speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, UT Health San Antonio, and the University Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inSan Antonio, TX as reported by UT Health San Antonio.