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Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: peritoneal dialysis, emergency surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and more.

16605 Southwest Freeway Suite 450
Sugar Land, TX 77479

(713) 441-5141

Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD is a general surgeon in Sugar Land, TX specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

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16605 Southwest Freeway Suite 450
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Some issues Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that imitates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When the kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient.

Peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and peritoneal dialysis can be vital for those with renal dysfunction. Peritoneal dialysis may be a more convenient alternative to hemodialysis, which requires going into a clinic.

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.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

doctor visit	103
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	48
Dementia	19
Cancer	23

doctor visit	41
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	26

doctor visit	75
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	30

doctor visit	58
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	15
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	29

doctor visit	144
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sugar Land, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD.

**Gender**
Female	39
Male	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	54
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	21
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2010. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2010)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer Michelle Kresta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,916 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,916
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,083 Endoscopy Endocutters $388	ENSEAL $107	Echelon Circular $100	ETHICON $99	Echelon Flex $84	Other $304
Mallinckrodt LLC	$299 OFIRMEV $299
ACell, Inc.	$296 $296
TELA Bio, Inc.	$121 Ovitex $121
Other	$667 SPY-PHI SYSTEM $104	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $93	SIVEXTRO $82	PHASIX $62	DERMACELL $59	Other $266

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$2,848
Travel and Lodging	$535

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Kresta is a medical specialist in general surgery. These areas are among her clinical interests: catheterization, skin surgery, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Kresta is a graduate of Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Houston Methodist and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Sugar Land, TX.