Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG is a gynecologic oncologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in gynecologic oncology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Hospital, Texas Oncology and Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Landmark.
11130 Christus Hills Plaza Iii, Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78251
2130 Ne Loop 410 Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78217
5206 Research Drive
San Antonio, TX 78240
910 E Houston Street Suite 100
Tyler, TX 75702
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
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.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologic oncologist in San Antonio, TX were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
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Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$149,239
LYNPARZA $149,083 |
FASLODEX $42 |
TAGRISSO $14 |
IMFINZI $11 |
$90 |
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$45,600
TIVDAK $45,412 |
PADCEV $21 |
$167 |
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$21,781
Da Vinci Surgical System $21,781 |
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$18,876
GARDASIL $9,588 |
KEYTRUDA $7,126 |
LYNPARZA $2,150 |
Lenvima $12 |
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$6,578
KEYTRUDA $3,325 |
LYNPARZA $3,253 |
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$8,243
XARELTO $496 |
Avastin $398 |
myChoice CDx $318 |
DARZALEX $315 |
IMBRUVICA $290 |
Other $6,427 |
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Dr. Joseph Andrew De La Garza, MD, FACOG has received 646 research payments totaling $850,622.
Dr. Joseph De La Garza specializes in gynecologic oncology and practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. De La Garza's education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. His professional affiliations include Methodist Healthcare, CHRISTUS Health, and Baptist Health System.
