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Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD

(120 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1982)

1325 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 400, Tarrant
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 380-8800

Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Texas Digestive Disease Consultants and Fort Worth Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates.

Office Locations

1325 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 400, Tarrant
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 380-8800

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

endoscopy

flexible sigmoidoscopy with biopsy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

By Affordability:

flexible sigmoidoscopy with biopsy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy with biopsy, gastrointestinal biopsy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for flexible sigmoidoscopy with biopsy 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 10%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2024, Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

colonoscopy

diagnostic procedures

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD had a list price for colonoscopy, diagnostic procedures, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	38
diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	222
gastrointestinal procedures	405
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	405
preventive care	217
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	132

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	222
gastrointestinal procedures	322
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	322
preventive care	171
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	32
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	187
gastrointestinal procedures	334
minimally invasive procedures	334
preventive care	146
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	152

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	22
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	15
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	183
gastrointestinal procedures	354
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	354
preventive care	138
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	178

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	894
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	58
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	34
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	198
doctor visit	180
gastrointestinal procedures	319
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	319
preventive care	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	179

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	33
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	196
doctor visit	168
gastrointestinal procedures	279
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	279
preventive care	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	19
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	190
gastrointestinal procedures	351
minimally invasive procedures	351
preventive care	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	227

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	25
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	210
doctor visit	136
gastrointestinal procedures	302
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	302
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	196

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	206
minimally invasive procedures	206
preventive care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	148
doctor visit	158
gastrointestinal procedures	226
minimally invasive procedures	226
preventive care	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	148

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	172
doctor visit	158
gastrointestinal procedures	277
minimally invasive procedures	277
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	172

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	253
minimally invasive procedures	253
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	150

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	202
doctor visit	201
gastrointestinal procedures	271
minimally invasive procedures	271
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fort Worth, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abdominal surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	176
gastrointestinal procedures	299
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	299
preventive care	106
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	166

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	370
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	129
85 and over	13
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	243

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	23
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1982)

Residency: Baylor University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 120 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Ross Senter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

4.99

Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-03-13

I have been seeing doctor Senter 4 the last 14 or 15 years and he has the best bedside manner and is the best colon rectal surgeon in town. If he decides to retire I don't know what I'm going to do because there's no other doctor out there better than him.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$20,622 Da Vinci Surgical System $16,622	DAVINCI XI $4,000
Stryker Corporation	$531 1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $531
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$138 Solesta $138
Sirtex Medical Inc	$112 SIR-Spheres microspheres $112
Medtronic, Inc.	$46 LigaSure $46
Other	$131 TI KNOT $41	DALVANCE $28	SUPREP BOWEL PREP $20	CLENPIQ $15	DAT Closure Device $14	Other $13

**Types of Payments**
Education	$15,574
Travel and Lodging	$4,990
Food and Beverage	$1,015

Biography

Dr. Paul Senter sees patients in Fort Worth, TX. His medical specialties are general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Senter include colorectal surgery procedures. Dr. Senter attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Baylor University Medical Center for residency. Dr. Senter has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. He is conversant in Spanish. His professional affiliations include Texas Health Fort Worth and Texas Digestive Disease Consultants.