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Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: benign tumor, chronic kidney disease (CKD), breast cancer, and more.

1700 Curie Drive Suite 5300
El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 542-2825

Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD is a general surgeon in El Paso, TX specializing in general surgery. Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence, THOP Sierra Campus and THOP Memorial Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

1700 Curie Drive Suite 5300
El Paso, TX 79902

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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.

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

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

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	186
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	28
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	54
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

anastomosis	33
catheterization	38
dialysis access procedures	32
doctor visit	309
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167
vascular procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	184
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	32
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	290
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	68
Less than 65	134

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	57
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

anastomosis	26
device removal	12
dialysis access procedures	25
doctor visit	298
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
vascular procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	56
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

anastomosis	30
device removal	11
dialysis access procedures	29
doctor visit	309
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
vascular procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	135
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	28
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	55
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

anastomosis	8
catheterization	10
dialysis access procedures	7
doctor visit	201
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
vascular procedures	7

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	18
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

anastomosis	9
dialysis access procedures	8
doctor visit	181
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
vascular procedures	8

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	87
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	55
Dementia	18
Cancer	22

doctor visit	141
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	84

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	19
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

doctor visit	266
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD treated as a general surgeon in El Paso, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and dialysis access procedures.

abdominal surgery	10
anastomosis	31
catheterization	19
device removal	11
dialysis access procedures	33
doctor visit	264
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
open surgery	10
vascular procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	46
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	119
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	23
75 to 84	55
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gerard Francis Crecca, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Hospitals of Providence

THOP Sierra Campus

THOP Memorial Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Sirtex Medical Inc	$322 SIR-Spheres microspheres $322
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$103 TR Band $103

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$425

Biography

Dr. Gerard Crecca is a specialist in general surgery in El Paso, TX. These areas are among his clinical interests: heart bypass surgery (CABG), colectomy (colon resection), and hernia surgery. Dr. Crecca is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence.

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