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Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Bariatrics (Obesity Treatment)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: benign tumor, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), hypertension (high blood pressure), and more.

1700 North Mesa
El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 351-6020

Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD is a general surgeon in El Paso, TX specializing in general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence, THOP Sierra Campus and THOP Memorial Campus.

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Address:

1700 North Mesa
El Paso, TX 79902

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Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	279
inpatient care	279
minimally invasive procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	121
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	30
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

doctor visit	97
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	111
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	32
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	108
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
minimally invasive procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	166
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	36
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	144
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
minimally invasive procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	21
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	162
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	102

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	164
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	92

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	18
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	152
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	19
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

doctor visit	98
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD treated as a general surgeon in El Paso, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	141
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD.

**Gender**
Female	82
Male	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	65
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	35
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Maricopa Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Maricopa Medical Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Lee Clapp, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Hospitals of Providence

THOP Sierra Campus

THOP Memorial Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$6,502 Signia $2,470	LigaSure $1,852	Sonicision $382	EEA $173	Abre $116	Other $1,509
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$3,151 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $1,657	GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $443	GORE ENFORM Biomaterial $297	SYNECOR Biomaterial $226	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforcement $152	Other $375
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,165 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,165
Davol Inc.	$1,255 DAV-Phasix $546	PHASIX $481	DAV-XenMatrix AB $158	SURGICAL $13	$57
Ethicon Inc.	$920 STRATAFIX $831	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $89
Other	$2,622 Orbera $763	PHASIX $369	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $181	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $158	iDrive Ultra $149	Other $1,002

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,801
Travel and Lodging	$6,573
Consulting Fee	$1,050
Entertainment	$190

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Clapp practices general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). His areas of expertise include colectomy (colon resection), endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), and hernia surgery. Dr. Clapp is professionally affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence. After completing medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Maricopa Medical Center.

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