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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: umbilical hernia repair, minimally invasive surgery, melanoma, and more.

5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 221
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 462-8100

Dr. Eric Orr, MD is a general surgeon in La Mesa, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1985 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Eric Orr, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, GROSSMONT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC and EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

Address:

5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 221
La Mesa, CA 91942

Some issues Dr. Eric Orr, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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.

Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.

Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.

If a patient needs to have pressure ulcer surgery, they will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. The patient and their family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When the doctor thinks the patient is ready, he or she will give the patient special exercises to help them regain their range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, patients or their caregivers should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
open surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	25
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
open surgery	16

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	18
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	29
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	49
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

doctor visit	87
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	64
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

anastomosis	15
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	105
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
vascular procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	14
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	29
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

doctor visit	152
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	25
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

abdominal surgery	9
anastomosis	14
dialysis access procedures	14
doctor visit	123
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
open surgery	10
vascular procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	17
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	31
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

abdominal surgery	15
anastomosis	25
dialysis access procedures	25
doctor visit	178
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
minimally invasive procedures	16
vascular procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	16
Hispanic	34
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	32
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	9
anastomosis	11
dialysis access procedures	11
doctor visit	117
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	10
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	16
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	12
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	55
Dementia	23
Cancer	22

doctor visit	155
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Orr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Orr, MD treated as a general surgeon in La Mesa, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and vascular procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
anastomosis	17
dialysis access procedures	17
doctor visit	133
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	12
vascular procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Orr, MD.

**Gender**
Female	97
Male	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	50
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Orr, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	15
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Orr, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is certified by the General surgery General surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Board Certification: General surgery General surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Orr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

GROSSMONT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC

EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,233 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,233
NanoString Technologies, Inc.	$509 PROSIGNA ASSAY $509
Cook Incorporated	$377 SUR - SIS $250	Cook Medical Custom Made Device $71	AI - Custom Made Device $56
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$182 LUNA $182
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$130 ENTRESTO $14	$116
Other	$239 GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $112	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $24	Endo Stapling $19	VICRYL $16	MarginProbe $15	Other $53

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,848
Travel and Lodging	$746
Entertainment	$76

Biography

Dr. Carl Orr is a general surgery specialist in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Orr's areas of expertise include lipoma, cancer surgery, and laparoscopic colectomy. He graduated from the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Sharp HealthCare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in La Mesa, CA.