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Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA

(135 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Albany Medical College

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, gallbladder problems, and more.

5203 Vernon Avenue
Edina, MN 55436

(952) 925-2200

Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA is a general surgeon in Plymouth, MN specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health and Abbott Northwestern - WestHealth.

Office Locations

Address:

2855 Campus Drive Westhealth Campus, Suite 400
Plymouth, MN 55441

Address:

5203 Vernon Avenue
Edina, MN 55436

Address:

920 E 28th Street Suite 460
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Some issues Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA can help you with:

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.

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.

In The News

“Albany Medical College graduate and entrepreneur Christopher Macomber, MD '09, Chief Medical Officer at UV Therapeutics, Inc. and the co-founder of the Surgical Technology Innovation and...”—"Albany Medical Center incubator to bring new solutions, jobs", Troy Record, March 2015

doctor visit	5
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

doctor visit	18
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

doctor visit	71
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	15
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	30
doctor visit	177
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	30

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Plymouth, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	87
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	17
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA graduated from Albany Medical College. He completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: General surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: General surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Allina Health

Abbott Northwestern - WestHealth

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 135 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Macomber, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Plymouth, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Davol Inc.	$45,646 SURGICAL $45,207	DAV-Ventrio $259	$180
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,287 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,287
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,136 Dextile $1,050	$86
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,075 LINX Reflux Management System $1,075
STERIS Corporation	$342 Harmony $342
Other	$140 LINX Reflux Management System $62	$77

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$44,383
Travel and Lodging	$7,939
Food and Beverage	$2,089
Education	$197
Gift	$16

Biography

Dr. Christopher Macomber sees patients in Minneapolis, MN, Plymouth, MN, and Edina, MN. His medical specialty is general surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Macomber's clinical interests: anti-reflux surgery, achalasia, and colon surgery. He is a graduate of Albany Medical College. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital.