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Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD

(Dr. Kevin J. Dasher, MD)

(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: Transplant Hepatology (Liver Transplant Medicine) and Adult Gastroenterology

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal bleeding, bile duct exploration, gastrostomy (G-tube insertion), and more.

11503 Nw Military Highway #207
San Antonio, TX 78231

(210) 817-8080

Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD is a transplant hepatologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine) and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD is affiliated with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Hospital and TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC.

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11212 Texas 151 Plaza 2 Suite 115
San Antonio, TX 78251

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11503 Nw Military Highway #207
San Antonio, TX 78231

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2827 Babcock Road
San Antonio, TX 78229

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621 Camden Street Suite 202
San Antonio, TX 78215

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3400 Civic Center Boulevard, 4 South Pay
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Some issues Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

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.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

diagnostic procedures	21
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
minimally invasive procedures	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	32
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	59
gastrointestinal procedures	50
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174
minimally invasive procedures	50
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	81

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	40
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
minimally invasive procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	9

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	106

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	6
gastrointestinal procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	14
gastrointestinal procedures	89
hospital care	179
inpatient care	179
minimally invasive procedures	89
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	20
Less than 65	41

anastomosis	21
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	150
gastrointestinal procedures	179
hospital care	499
inpatient care	499
minimally invasive procedures	179
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	177
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	69
Less than 65	66

anastomosis	34
catheterization	34
diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	183
gastrointestinal procedures	226
hospital care	462
inpatient care	462
minimally invasive procedures	226
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	107

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	23
Hispanic	185
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	71
Less than 65	75

anastomosis	26
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	108
gastrointestinal procedures	140
hospital care	410
inpatient care	410
minimally invasive procedures	140
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	164
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	63
Less than 65	71

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	254
hospital care	469
inpatient care	469
minimally invasive procedures	254
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	107
stent placement (stenting)	12

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	33
Hispanic	190
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	71
Less than 65	67

anastomosis	30
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	263
esophageal dilation	10
gastrointestinal procedures	257
hospital care	295
inpatient care	295
minimally invasive procedures	257
preventive care	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	35
Hispanic	202
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	63
Less than 65	70

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD treated as a transplant hepatologist in San Antonio, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	23
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	128
esophageal dilation	10
gastrointestinal procedures	135
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
minimally invasive procedures	135
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48
stent placement (stenting)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	145
Hispanic	106
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	35
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD From 2013 - 2022

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	13
Dementia	23

Education & Training

Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

Baptist Health System

CHRISTUS Health

Baptist Hospital

TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-10

Excellent doctor.   Has provided outstanding service for several years.   Treats patients with patience & is very smart.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,472 Mavyret $955	LINZESS $181	Creon $155	Skyrizi $85	Humira $44	Other $52
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,038 SPYGLASS $192	Expect Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle $106	ORISE $85	GENERAL ENDOCHOICE $68	METAL STENTS - G.I. $64	Other $524
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$384 XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $239	Xifaxan 550 mg $103	APRISO $9	$33
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$372 $372
AbbVie, Inc.	$316 Mavyret $147	Humira $40	Creon $18	Viekira $15	$97
Other	$3,366 EsophyX $210	XIFAXAN $203	Ocaliva $152	INTERSTIM $142	Cook Medical Biliary $133	Other $2,526

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,823
Education	$125

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Kevin John Dasher, MD.

Company	Year	Amount	Source of Ownership	Terms of Ownership
GastroGPO, LLC	2022	$1,473.50	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2021	$1,187.54	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

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Biography

Dr. Kevin Dasher is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology and transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine). Patients gave Dr. Dasher an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, and colectomy (colon resection). He is professionally affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Health System, and Texas Digestive Disease Consultants. Dr. Dasher is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics' residency program.