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Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD

(92 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1993)

1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 792-6161

Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Office Locations

1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 792-6161

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In The News

“Five weeks after the loss to the Bills, Grossi had his tumor removed by MD Anderson surgeon Wayne Hofstetter - "an absolute beast," as Grossi calls the doctor.”—"A Broncos coach stared at life s scariest time. The team made sure he didn t face it alone", New York Times, June 2025

“The results of the new study, while encouraging, show that Opdivo is not a panacea, said Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, director of the esophageal surgery program at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center.”—"A 'major step forward' for patients with esophageal cancer", Dallas News, March 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

EGD with endoscopic mucosal resection

In 2024, Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD performed more EGD with endoscopic mucosal resection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

minimally invasive procedures

minimally invasive surgery

thoracic surgery procedures

In 2012, Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD had a list price for minimally invasive procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and thoracic (chest) surgery 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. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	52
dissection	30
doctor visit	32
excision	30
gastrointestinal procedures	52
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	38
dissection	15
doctor visit	42
excision	15
gastrointestinal procedures	53
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	12
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
gastrointestinal procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	13
doctor visit	82
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	24
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	54

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
gastrointestinal procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	30

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), gastrointestinal procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	17
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	15
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX were diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	33
dissection	17
doctor visit	40
excision	17
gastrointestinal procedures	25
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	73
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	43
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (2000)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 92 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$21,377 ENSEAL Product Family $6,750	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $2,109	$12,518
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$17,146 $17,146
Ethicon US, LLC	$7,780 STRATAFIX $7,284	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $222	Enseal X1 5mm $108	HARMONIC Product Family $108	ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY Curved Intraluminal Stapler $58
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,553 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,553
Ethicon Inc.	$4,283 Other#NA $2,000	Endoscopy# Endocutters $767	Monarch Platform $767	LINX Reflux Management System $606	Monarch $122	Other $21
Other	$2,847 LINX $531	PROPATEN Vascular Graft $181	Nvision VLE $153	Impella $149	TAGRISSO $138	Other $1,695

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$30,322
Travel and Lodging	$13,643
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,320
Education	$4,558
Food and Beverage	$3,144

Research Payments

Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $217,390.

Biography

Dr. Wayne Hofstetter is a physician who specializes in thoracic surgery. Dr. Hofstetter's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Hofstetter completed a residency program at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Highly Ranked Scholar #; Lifetime in Esophageal Cancer, ScholarGPS; and # 8 Highly Ranked Scholar in the Field of Esophageal Cancer for Prior Five Years, ScholarGPS. Dr. Hofstetter is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.