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Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD

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(147 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: skin-sparing mastectomy, oncoplastic breast surgery, Paget's disease, and more.

10080 Sw Innovation Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987

(772) 223-5630

Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD is a general surgeon in Port Saint Lucie, FL specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Tradition HealthPark Two, Medical Office Building and Surgery Center, Stuart and MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

10080 Sw Innovation Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987

Address:

509 Riverside Drive
Stuart, FL 34994

Some issues Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

breast procedures	24
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	56
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

breast procedures	144
cancer surgery	20
diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	306
excision	45
image guided procedures	74
lymph node procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	74
minor procedures	54
open surgery	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
women's imaging	50

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	141

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

breast procedures	150
cancer surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	483
excision	47
image guided procedures	78
lymph node procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	78
minor procedures	58
open surgery	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
women's imaging	51

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	47

breast procedures	126
cancer surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	516
excision	46
image guided procedures	72
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	72
minor procedures	51
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
women's imaging	28

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	52

breast procedures	167
cancer surgery	51
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	629
excision	93
image guided procedures	117
lymph node procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	117
minor procedures	80
open surgery	42

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	24
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	61

breast procedures	198
cancer surgery	45
diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	646
excision	75
image guided procedures	101
lymph node procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	101
minor procedures	69
open surgery	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
women's imaging	52

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	27
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	68

breast procedures	461
cancer surgery	92
diagnostic procedures	245
doctor visit	1474
excision	174
image guided procedures	242
lymph node procedures	167
minimally invasive procedures	242
minor procedures	163
open surgery	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	127
women's imaging	127

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD treated as a general surgeon in Port Saint Lucie, FL were breast procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and image guided procedures.

breast procedures	182
cancer surgery	43
diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	588
excision	80
image guided procedures	99
lymph node procedures	76
minimally invasive procedures	99
minor procedures	69
open surgery	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
women's imaging	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD.

**Gender**
Female	131
Male	9

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	46
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	2
Cancer	30

Education & Training

Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Medical Center of Central Georgia. He is certified by the Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Medical Center of Central Georgia (2014)

Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Tradition HealthPark Two

Medical Office Building and Surgery Center, Stuart

MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 147 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Port Saint Lucie, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
iCAD, Inc	$1,395 Axxent Controller $1,395
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$549 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $549
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$396 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $247	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $150
AirXpanders, Inc.	$292 AEROFORM TISSUE EXPANDER SYSTEM $292
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$220 CMF $220
Other	$1,196 Exparel $158	IORT $152	Magtrace $115	Capnography Monitors $108	CC - Centesis & Drainage $96	Other $568

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,607
Honoraria	$500
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	$442

Research Payments

Dr. Craig Adam Wengler, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $44,065.

Biography

Dr. Craig Wengler practices general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Wengler's areas of expertise include the following: breast pain, second opinions, and paget's disease. He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. He graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Medical Center of Central Georgia. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Wengler's distinctions include: Guardian Angel-CC Martin Health System; Press Ganey - Physician of the Year Nominee; and Guardian Angel - Martin Health System.