Dr. Avery S. Walker, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in El Paso, TX specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Avery S. Walker, MD is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence, THOP Sierra Campus, THOP Memorial Campus, THOP East Campus and BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.
2204 East Joe Battle Boulevard
El Paso, TX 79938
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Avery S. Walker, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Avery S. Walker, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in El Paso, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.
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Dr. Avery S. Walker, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He completed residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Avery S. Walker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$19,781
Da Vinci Surgical System $18,781 |
DAVINCI XI $1,000 |
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$2,267
Infravision imaging system $1,209 |
1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $669 |
1688 $389 |
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$965
SUR - SIS $588 |
Surgery $377 |
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$450
$450 |
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$347
GELPOINT PATH $347 |
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$1,325
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $200 |
GATTEX $177 |
SenSura Mio $176 |
Signia $166 |
SIR-Spheres microspheres $118 |
Other $487 |
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Dr. Avery Walker practices colon & rectal surgery in El Paso, TX. Dr. Walker's clinical interests include gastrointestinal bleeding, diverticular disease, and benign tumor. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and performed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Walker is accepting new patients at his office in El Paso, TX.
