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Dr. Lance Love, MD

(Dr. Christopher Lance Love, MD)

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: liver cancer, upper endoscopy, gallbladder cancer, and more.

820 Reuben Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

(830) 997-6000

Dr. Lance Love, MD is a general surgeon in Fredericksburg, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Lance Love, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians and Methodist Hospital Hill Country.

Office Locations

Address:

820 Reuben Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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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.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

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breast procedures	18
diagnostic procedures	171
doctor visit	200
excision	19
gastrointestinal procedures	150
hospital care	144
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	144
minimally invasive procedures	168
minor procedures	18
open surgery	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	153

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	28
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

abdominal surgery	10
breast procedures	12
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	266
gastrointestinal procedures	180
hospital care	92
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	192
minor procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	171

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	44
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

breast procedures	10
diagnostic procedures	165
doctor visit	234
gastrointestinal procedures	152
hospital care	92
image guided procedures	10
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	162
minor procedures	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	155

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	66
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

breast procedures	17
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	285
gastrointestinal procedures	205
hospital care	73
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	73
minimally invasive procedures	222
minor procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	208

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

abdominal surgery	22
breast procedures	9
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	299
gastrointestinal procedures	237
hospital care	56
image guided procedures	9
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	246
minor procedures	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	216

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	27
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	29

breast procedures	10
diagnostic procedures	251
doctor visit	303
gastrointestinal procedures	238
hospital care	33
image guided procedures	10
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	248
minor procedures	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	241

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	24

abdominal surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	236
doctor visit	272
gastrointestinal procedures	253
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	251
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	238

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	37
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	24

abdominal surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	256
gastrointestinal procedures	272
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	270
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	257

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

abdominal surgery	11
balloon dilation	12
diagnostic procedures	605
doctor visit	574
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	630
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	628
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	607

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance Love, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lance Love, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fredericksburg, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abdominal surgery	15
balloon dilation	12
breast procedures	13
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	258
doctor visit	301
esophageal dilation	12
excision	19
gastrointestinal procedures	259
hospital care	66
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	268
minor procedures	13
open surgery	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	249

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance Love, MD.

**Gender**
Female	184
Male	153

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	309
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	21
75 to 84	108
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	187

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lance Love, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	18
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Lance Love, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lance Love, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

Methodist Physicians

Methodist Hospital Hill Country

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$24,910 Da Vinci Surgical System $18,410	DAVINCI XI $6,000	DA VINCI SP $500
Sanara MedTech Inc.	$294 CellerateRx $294
Stryker Corporation	$96 SPY-PHI SYSTEM $37	IRIS $34	Reprocessed Scalpels $25
Ethicon US, LLC	$66 Echelon; Endopath $22	Mechanical $17	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $16	Echelon Powered Circular $11
Davol Inc.	$41 BD MAX $21	Progel $20
Other	$76 Surgical Care - Tisseel $30	SUTAB $22	LUNA $12	Vessel Sealing $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$24,000
Food and Beverage	$772
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500
Travel and Lodging	$210

Biography

Dr. Christopher Love's medical specialty is general surgery. Dr. Love graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Areas of expertise for Dr. Love include fine needle aspiration (FNA), inguinal hernia, and anoscopy. He is affiliated with Methodist Physicians.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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