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Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD

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Specializes in: Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: postpartum depression, intrauterine growth restriction, amniocentesis, and more.

301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555

(409) 772-2222

Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD is a perinatologist in Galveston, TX specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD is affiliated with UF Health.

Office Locations

301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555

(409) 772-2222

(409) 772-0885

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Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Tony Wen, the residency director at the University of Texas Medical Branch, in Galveston, said it's one of the thorniest logistical problems he's encountered.”—"Politics makes abortion training in Texas difficult", Dayton Daily News, September 2016

“Dr. Tony Wen, the residency director at the University of Texas Medical Branch, in Galveston, said it's one of the thorniest logistical problems he has encountered.”—"Politics Makes Abortion Training In Texas Difficult", NPR, June 2016

"Shiniqua s Miracle: Groundbreaking Care at UF Health Saves Mother s Life and Pregnancy", UF Health

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	30

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD treated as a perinatologist in Galveston, TX during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

obstetrical procedures	35
pelvic imaging	35
prenatal testing	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
women's imaging	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD treated as a perinatologist in Galveston, TX during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

obstetrical procedures	34
pelvic imaging	34
prenatal testing	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
women's imaging	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD treated as a perinatologist in Galveston, TX during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

obstetrical procedures	29
pelvic imaging	29
prenatal testing	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
women's imaging	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD treated as a perinatologist in Galveston, TX were ultrasound (sonogram), obstetrical procedures, prenatal testing and pelvic imaging.

obstetrical procedures	32
pelvic imaging	32
prenatal testing	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
women's imaging	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	19
Male	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD treated were hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	6
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (1990)

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tony Soo-Tong Wen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$142 Makena $142
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$104 Essure $104
UCB, Inc.	$43 Vimpat $26	Briviact $17
Alydia Health	$11 JADA SYSTEM $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$158
Consulting Fee	$83
Education	$59

Biography

Dr. Tony Wen specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and practices in Galveston, TX. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. Dr. Wen completed his residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His areas of expertise include the following: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and episiotomy. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Wen include: Obstetric Faculty of the Year - University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; The Academy of Master Teachers Inductee/Member - University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and America s Top Obstetricians & Gynecologists - Consumer s Research Council of America. He is affiliated with UF Health.