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Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD

(17 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice

Professional interests include: laparoscopic splenectomy, splenectomy (spleen removal surgery), open inguinal hernia repair, and more.

6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

(440) 449-1101

Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD is a general practitioner in Beachwood, OH specializing in general practice. Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD is affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center, Beachwood Family Health Center and Mentor Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

Address:

6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Address:

8300 Norton Parkway
Mentor, OH 44060

Address:

8701 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

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.

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	170
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	47
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

abdominal surgery	10
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	156
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	297
inpatient care	297
minimally invasive procedures	10
open surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	52
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

abdominal surgery	9
doctor visit	165
gastrointestinal procedures	8
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
open surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	102
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	169
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325
open surgery	18

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	56
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	212
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
open surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	51
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	219
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	211
inpatient care	211
open surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	35
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	216
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	186
inpatient care	186
open surgery	18

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	34
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	170
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
open surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	33
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

abdominal surgery	46
doctor visit	387
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD treated as a general practitioner in Beachwood, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	207
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	213
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	41
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	105

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

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	15
Dementia	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2011)

Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hillcrest Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center

Beachwood Family Health Center

Mentor Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kalman Bencsath, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Beachwood, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.	$987 $987
Covidien LP	$183 iDrive Ultra $77	$106
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$170 Da Vinci Surgical System $170
Davol Inc.	$134 SURGICAL $134
Medtronic, Inc.	$111 Signia $111
Other	$318 ReliaTack $89	OPDIVO $87	SURGICAL $47	SpyGlass Discover $29	Surgical Adhesion Barrier $27	Other $38

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,157
Food and Beverage	$747

Biography

Dr. Kalman Bencsath is a general practice specialist in Cleveland, OH, Mayfield Heights, OH, and Beachwood, OH. Clinical interests for Dr. Bencsath include second opinions, inguinal hernia, and diagnostic evaluation. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He trained at Cleveland Clinic for residency. His professional affiliations include Hillcrest Hospital, Beachwood Family Health Center, and Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center.

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