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Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Professional interests include: benign tumor, abscess drainage, spinal cord injury, and more.

16977 IH 35 N Suite 280
Schertz, TX 78154

(210) 657-2100

Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD is a general surgeon in Schertz, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Network, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, Northeast Baptist Hospital and BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

Address:

16977 IH 35 N Suite 280
Schertz, TX 78154

Address:

540 Madison Oak Suite 310
San Antonio, TX 78258

Address:

8715 Village Drive Suite 305
San Antonio, TX 78217

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Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Small Bowel Resection

Small bowel resection is a surgical procedure performed to remove all or part of the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes waste to the large bowel. Tumors or conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease can cause injury to the intestine or lead to blockage. To allow the small intestine to function normally, surgery to remove part of the intestine may be necessary.

Small bowel resection can be done through either a laparoscopic or open approach. If someone is having a laparoscopic small bowel resection, their surgeon will make multiple small incisions on the abdomen and insert a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. If they are having an open small bowel resection, a large cut is made on the abdomen to expose the intestine. A laparoscopic small bowel resection is associated with less pain and requires a shorter recovery period, but depending on the condition, patients may have to undergo an open procedure.

After making the necessary incisions, the surgeon will remove the targeted portion of the intestine and then perform an anastomosis. Depending on the amount of intestine left, an anastomosis may involve the surgeon either joining together the ends of the intestine or creating a stoma which is an opening in the abdomen. In this procedure, called an ileostomy, the end of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the opening in the abdominal wall. A drainage pouch will be attached to the skin to collect waste.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the intestine will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the intestines to heal following surgery.

Small bowel resection is typically completed in one to four hours. After the operation, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and it may take some time before they can return to their normal diet.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

abdominal surgery	8
doctor visit	57
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
open surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

abdominal surgery	28
doctor visit	101
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
open surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	17
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

doctor visit	68
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

abdominal surgery	32
doctor visit	88
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
open surgery	22

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

abdominal surgery	9
doctor visit	52
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

doctor visit	79
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	86
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	69

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

abdominal surgery	7
doctor visit	84
gastrointestinal procedures	8
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

abdominal surgery	23
doctor visit	284
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD treated as a general surgeon in Schertz, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, abdominal surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	103
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	16
open surgery	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	74
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	6
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	11
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Network

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

Northeast Baptist Hospital

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donald David Dilworth, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Schertz, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$11,472 Da Vinci Surgical System $10,472	DA VINCI SP $1,000
TELA Bio, Inc.	$212 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $212
ABIOMED	$131 Impella $131
Davol Inc.	$128 Phasix Mesh $72	SURGICAL $22	XenMatrix AB Surgical Graft $19	$16
Amniox Medical	$86 CLARIX $86
Other	$303 STRATTICE $26	INVANZ $25	Pico $24	Surgical Energy Products $23	AlloDerm $22	Other $182

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,500
Food and Beverage	$2,535
Travel and Lodging	$2,297
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,000

Biography

Dr. Donald Dilworth, who practices in San Antonio, TX and Schertz, TX, is a medical specialist in general surgery and spinal cord injury medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Dilworth include ventral hernia, pain, and small bowel resection. Dr. Dilworth attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Baptist Medical Network. His practice in San Antonio, TX is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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