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Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Professional interests include: breast cancer surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and more.
18400 Katy Freeway Suite 570
Houston, TX 77094

Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS is a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital and Houston Methodist.

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Office Locations

18400 Katy Freeway Suite 570
Houston, TX 77094
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Some issues Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS can help you with:

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.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

  • Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
  • Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
  • Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 107

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, breast procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 32
cancer surgery 14
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 170
excision 32
hospital care 34
image guided procedures 18
inpatient care 34
minimally invasive procedures 18
minor procedures 18
open surgery 18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 37
Female 144
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 125
Black 0
Hispanic 39
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 14
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 39
Dementia 12
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, breast procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 43
cancer surgery 11
diagnostic procedures 33
doctor visit 186
excision 27
hospital care 67
image guided procedures 17
inpatient care 67
lymph node procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 17
minor procedures 17
open surgery 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 15
women's imaging 15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 57
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 0
Hispanic 64
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 24
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 39
Dementia 16
Cancer 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 12
cancer surgery 12
catheterization 17
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 194
excision 25
hospital care 96
inpatient care 96
lymph node procedures 13
open surgery 13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 134
Female 382
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 372
Black 0
Hispanic 110
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 40
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 41
Dementia 13
Cancer 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 15
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 71
lymph node procedures 11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 46
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 17
cancer surgery 17
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 151
excision 31
lymph node procedures 28
open surgery 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 23
cancer surgery 23
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 131
excision 35
lymph node procedures 23
open surgery 12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 18
cancer surgery 18
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 139
excision 30
lymph node procedures 24
open surgery 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 91
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 32
cancer surgery 32
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 181
excision 49
lymph node procedures 36
open surgery 17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 11
Cancer 69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 30
cancer surgery 30
catheterization 11
diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 206
excision 54
lymph node procedures 48
open surgery 24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 16
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 6
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 22
cancer surgery 22
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 204
excision 39
lymph node procedures 34
open surgery 17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 16
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Houston, TX were inpatient care, hospital care, excision and lymph node procedures.

breast procedures 25
cancer surgery 19
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 158
excision 35
hospital care 65
image guided procedures 17
inpatient care 65
lymph node procedures 25
minimally invasive procedures 17
minor procedures 17
open surgery 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 15
women's imaging 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 19
Female 59
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 116
Hispanic 21
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 45
85 and over 6
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 56
Dementia 5

Education & Training

She completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Arkansas.

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston Methodist

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. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare, DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001 and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare HMO
United Healthcare EPO
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Choice POS
First Health PPO
Aetna POS
Aetna QPOS
Aetna Workers' Compensation
Golden Rule
TRICARE
Best Doctors
Aetna Select
Aetna EPO
Trustmark
Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA Network
Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna Affordable Health Choices
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
Aetna Medicare PPO
CIGNA EPO
CIGNA Choice Fund
CIGNA Indemnity
AARP
Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
Three Rivers Provider Network
Coventry PPO
HealthSpring
US Family Health Plan
United Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Medicare
Railroad Medicare
Humana
Cigna
Molina Healthcare
WellPoint
Aetna Open Access
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
CIGNA Network Open Access
PHCS PPO
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
GeoBlue
BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
Aetna Student Health
TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network
TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
Aetna Transplant
TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON
DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO
TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
UnitedHealthOne
TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver
Blue Essentials Access
UMR
TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)
HAA Preferred Partners (International)
Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
BCBS PPO Wespath
Aetna Health Network
Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
United Health Integrated Services
Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
Olympus Managed Care (International)
Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare
DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)
Aetna Medicare HMO Prime
Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
Blue Edge
Blue Essentials
Aetna International
Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)
TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC
TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 129 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX. 

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2024-03-01 
My experience with this doctor is that does not take your concerns or appointments seriously.. Every time i had an appt, her rude staff would call me to change my appt several times or cancel my appts, dismissive of my concerns.. During my visits, also felt rushed. I felt not treated respecfully by her staff, her rep would not allow me to ask questions while going over the procedure, abd would talk over me to keep me from asking questions .
Reviews From Around The Web
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-04-14
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Arentz approached explaining my options for breast cancer surgery clearly & with patience. She did not try to pressure or persuade my decision on which way to go & said I had time to think it over. I did not feel rushed & appreciated her calm demeanor. I had met other surgeons from other hospital systems who seemed distracted, lacked focus & impatient. Some surgeons at other systems were unprepared for appointments. One had no idea why I was even there. Dr. Arentz & other providers thru Houston Methodist come across far more professional.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-16
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Arentz is AMAZING! She is an amazing person, as well as doctor! That is SO IMPORTANT!!!!! She is so kind and attentive! Can't say enough about her!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-05
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Arentz displays excellent bedside manners. Her demeanor is warm, friendly, and comforting.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-16
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Dr. ARENTZ was patient with answering my questions and listening to my concerns.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-26
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Answered all my questions. Patiently waited, listening and explaining.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-13
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The doctor was very caring, knowledgeable and compassionate.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-04-09
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I have a great doctor, who cares about her patients.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-04
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Dr. Arentz she is amazing.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-09
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Dr. Arentz is amazing!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Suellen Candice Arentz, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Vector Surgical, LLC $300
$300
Allergan Inc. $247 NATRELLE
$247
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $234 SPRYCEL
$77 		ERBITUX
$42 		OPDIVO
$28 		EMPLICITI
$11
$77
Genentech USA, Inc. $226 Perjeta
$162 		TARCEVA
$23 		Herceptin
$22 		Avastin
$20
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. $150 Vascular
$126 		CLEARVUE
$24
Other $2,412 SURGICAL
$142 		IORT
$123 		ZEJULA
$113 		IMBRUVICA
$106 		XTANDI
$99 		Other
$1,829
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,569

Biography

Dr. Suellen Arentz is a specialist in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Clinical interests for Dr. Arentz include breast biopsy, breast cancer, and nipple-sparing mastectomy. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She can take Trustmark, Aetna EPO, Blue California, and more. Before completing her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Arentz attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Arentz is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Houston, TX.

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