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Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD

(Dr. Fernando E. Bayron Velez, MD)

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, breast biopsy, and more.

7421 North University Drive Suite 107
Tamarac, FL 33321

(954) 724-0706

Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Lauderdale Lakes, FL specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC and HCA Florida University Hospital HCA Florida Northwest Hospital HCA Florida Westside Hospital HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

4900 W Oakland Park Boulevard Suite 101
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

Address:

7421 North University Drive Suite 107
Tamarac, FL 33321

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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.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	32
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	51
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

doctor visit	67
hospital care	170
inpatient care	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	38
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Dementia	33
Cancer	16

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
doctor visit	89
excision	12
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	68
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	54
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

doctor visit	76
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	32
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	53
Dementia	40
Cancer	15

doctor visit	48
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	35
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	60
Dementia	50
Cancer	12

doctor visit	88
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	24
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	67
Dementia	41
Cancer	13

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
doctor visit	81
excision	9
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	23
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	64
Dementia	45
Cancer	13

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	56
excision	13
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	18
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	58
Dementia	52
Cancer	15

doctor visit	51
hospital care	241
inpatient care	241
plastic surgery procedures	10
reconstructive surgery	10
tissue transfer	10
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Lauderdale Lakes, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, open surgery and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

breast procedures	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	80
excision	12
hospital care	167
image guided procedures	12
inpatient care	167
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
open surgery	12
plastic surgery procedures	10
reconstructive surgery	10
tissue transfer	10
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	27
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	11
Dementia	32

Education & Training

Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1988. He has a state license in Puerto Rico.

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1988)

Licensed In: Puerto Rico

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC

HCA Florida University Hospital HCA Florida Northwest Hospital HCA Florida Westside Hospital HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$146,958 Da Vinci Surgical System $146,958
Cook Incorporated	$3,919 SUR - SIS $3,894	SUR - General Surgery $26
Ethicon Inc.	$1,682 STRATAFIX $1,682
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,486 Energy: Harmonic $629	LINX Reflux Management System $163	Megadyne $146	HARMONIC Product Family $123	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $110	Other $314
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$918 LINX Reflux Management System $827	Enseal X1 $91
Other	$5,747 SURGICAL $1,101	CLARIX $865	AirSeal $285	DAV-XenMatrix AB $182	Saxenda $141	Other $3,173

**Types of Payments**
Education	$118,515
Food and Beverage	$17,521
Travel and Lodging	$15,615
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,695
Consulting Fee	$4,200
Other	$165

Research Payments

Dr. Fernando E. Bayron-Velez, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $330.

Biography

Dr. Fernando Bayron Velez, who practices in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, is a medical specialist in general surgery. Dr. Bayron Velez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

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