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Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD

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(192 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Bariatrics (Obesity Treatment)

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: weight management, weight loss, hernia, and more.

4614 Country Club Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104

(336) 716-6099

Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD is a general surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Office Locations

4614 Country Club Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104

(336) 716-6099

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Winston-Salem, NC 27157

(336) 716-0664

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Winston-Salem, NC 27157

(336) 716-0664

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Some issues Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, 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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional 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

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD treated as a general surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC during 2012 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	175
gastrointestinal procedures	12
open surgery	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD treated as a general surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	183
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD treated as a general surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC during 2014 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	27
doctor visit	191
gastrointestinal procedures	27
open surgery	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	136

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
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	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD treated as a general surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC during 2018 were metabolic testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
metabolic testing	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
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	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD treated as a general surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC during 2019 were metabolic testing, open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	12
metabolic testing	19
open surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	48

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD treated as a general surgeon in Winston-Salem, NC were metabolic testing, open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	124
gastrointestinal procedures	15
metabolic testing	20
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	110
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	11
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board certifications: American Board of Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Board Certification: Board certifications: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 192 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen S. McNatt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winston-Salem, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,197 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,197
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,347 $1,347
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$343 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $211	GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial $133
Ethicon Inc.	$280 SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $280
Ethicon US, LLC	$138 HARMONIC Product Family $112	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $21	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $5
Other	$313 DAV-Phasix $122	STRATTICE $119	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $72

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,494
Food and Beverage	$2,374
Education	$750

Biography

Dr. Stephen McNatt's medical specialty is general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). Dr. McNatt has a special interest in hernia, robotic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. McNatt average 4.5 stars (out of 5). He attended the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. He is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.