Dr. Christopher Alan Latz, MD, MPH is a vascular surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Alan Latz, MD, MPH is affiliated with Baptist Medical Network, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION INC.
215 E. Quincy Street Suite 410
San Antonio, TX 78215
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Alan Latz, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Alan Latz, MD, MPH treated as a vascular surgeon in San Antonio, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Christopher Alan Latz, MD, MPH graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Alan Latz, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,926
ENDURANT IIS $1,075 |
Heli-FX EndoAnchor System $644 |
Valiant Captivia $126 |
Endurant $81 |
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$1,439
GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $706 |
GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $284 |
EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control $216 |
GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis $191 |
GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $38 |
Other $5 |
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$414
Zenith $111 |
$303 |
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$409
Penumbra System $282 |
Indigo System $127 |
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$242
STRAVIX $154 |
GRAFIX PL $46 |
COLLAGENASE SANTYL $22 |
GRAFIX $20 |
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$1,025
Grafts $153 |
OVATION $134 |
Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System $131 |
Stimulan $118 |
Varithena Administration Pack $86 |
Other $403 |
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Dr. Christopher Latz is a San Antonio, TX physician who specializes in vascular surgery. He attended Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Massachusetts General Hospital for residency. Dr. Latz's areas of expertise include peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid artery stenting, and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). He is professionally affiliated with Baptist Medical Network. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Latz is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Antonio, TX.
