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Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, colonoscopy

1800 North Beauregard Street 310
Alexandria, VA 22311

(703) 280-2841

Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD is a general surgeon in Alexandria, VA specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD is affiliated with Inova, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, UVA Health, INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES and FAIRFAX COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY PC.

Office Locations

Address:

1800 North Beauregard Street 310
Alexandria, VA 22311

Address:

2710 Prosperity Avenue 200
Fairfax, VA 22031

Some issues Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD can help you with:

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:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	191
gastrointestinal procedures	91
minimally invasive procedures	61

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	106
minimally invasive procedures	89

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	12
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

doctor visit	168
gastrointestinal procedures	76
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	60

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	50
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	264
gastrointestinal procedures	154
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	25
Hispanic	29
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	19
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	22
Hispanic	20
Asian	17
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	29
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

doctor visit	220
gastrointestinal procedures	121
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	102

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	19
Hispanic	23
Asian	19
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	221
gastrointestinal procedures	134
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	9

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	20
Hispanic	18
Asian	11
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

doctor visit	172
gastrointestinal procedures	112
minimally invasive procedures	87

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	16
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	494
gastrointestinal procedures	355
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	298
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD treated as a general surgeon in Alexandria, VA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	240
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	144
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	113
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	122
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	52
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	78

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

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, American Board of Surgery (Surgery) and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, American Board of Surgery (Surgery)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Caroline Sanchez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova

Inova Loudoun Hospital

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Inova Alexandria Hospital

Inova Fairfax Hospital

UVA Health

INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES

FAIRFAX COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$947 Da Vinci Surgical System $947
Ethicon US, LLC	$132 Mechanical $47	Endoscopy: Trocars $45	ENSEAL Product Family $39
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$131 Exparel $131
Davol Inc.	$83 PHASIX $83
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$83 REMICADE $83
Other	$374 GATTEX $97	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $63	Solesta $43	GENERAL BIOPSY $26	OFIRMEV $25	Other $120

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,161
Travel and Lodging	$589

Biography

Dr. Caroline Sanchez is a general surgery and colon & rectal surgery specialist in Fairfax, VA and Alexandria, VA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Sanchez include colorectal surgery procedures, colonoscopy, and robotic surgery. After completing medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, she performed her residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She is conversant in Spanish. She is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Inova Fairfax Hospital.