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Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD

(292 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: vasectomy, kidney tumor, kidney cancer, and more.

4141 Washington Road
Canonsburg, PA 15317

(724) 884-0895

Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD is an urologist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

Address:

1307 Federal Street Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Address:

2801 Freeport Road
Harrison, PA 15065

Address:

4141 Washington Road
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Address:

4815 Liberty Avenue Suite M58
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Some issues Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

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.

blood draw	19
doctor visit	171
foreign body removal	16
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	141
minimally invasive procedures	50
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	102

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	12
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	36

anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	439
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
lab tests	216
minimally invasive procedures	73
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	258

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	56
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	114
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

catheterization	33
doctor visit	467
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
lab tests	228
minimally invasive procedures	52
urologic procedures	257

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	46
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

doctor visit	202
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	114
minimally invasive procedures	22
urologic procedures	79

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	18
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	21

doctor visit	246
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
lab tests	157
minimally invasive procedures	27
urologic procedures	97

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	21
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	124
doctor visit	367
hospital care	199
inpatient care	199
lab tests	238
minimally invasive procedures	58
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	135
urologic procedures	162

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	141

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	52
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	153
doctor visit	383
foreign body removal	10
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
lab tests	264
minimally invasive procedures	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	163
urologic procedures	148

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	48
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	203
doctor visit	635
hospital care	350
inpatient care	350
lab tests	424
minimally invasive procedures	114
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	202
urologic procedures	240

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD treated as an urologist in Pittsburgh, PA were lab tests, urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	160
anorectal procedures	12
blood draw	19
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	364
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118
lab tests	223
minimally invasive procedures	58
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	167
urologic procedures	173

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	177
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	31
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	16
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2007)

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 292 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Goutham Vemana, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pittsburgh, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,862 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,862	DA VINCI SP $1,000
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$675 XTANDI $267	Vesicare $237	Myrbetriq $37	$133
Boston Scientific Corporation	$431 LITHOVUE $271	Lumenis Pulse 120H $40	GREENLIGHT XPS $25	FLEXIVA $13	SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL $8	Other $73
Baxter Healthcare	$237 Surgical Care - CoSeal $118	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $118
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$148 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $148
Other	$420 Androgel $64	Lupron $55	ZYTIGA $46	Urology $30	ORGOVYX $24	Other $201

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,094
Food and Beverage	$1,896
Travel and Lodging	$1,782

Biography

Dr. Goutham Vemana's area of specialization is urology (urinary tract disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Vemana include adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), bladder cancer, and kidney stones. He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. He studied medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).