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Dr. Laron Mason, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. David Laron Mason, M.D.)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Professional interests include: robotic surgery, breast cancer, appendectomy, and more.

2060 Space Park Drive Suite 208
Houston, TX 77058

(281) 333-1703

Dr. Laron Mason, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Laron Mason, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2060 Space Park Drive Suite 208
Houston, TX 77058

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

doctor visit	13
hospital care	277
inpatient care	277

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

doctor visit	11
hospital care	245
inpatient care	245

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

doctor visit	16
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	52

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

doctor visit	41
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

doctor visit	24
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

doctor visit	67
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

doctor visit	49
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laron Mason, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laron Mason, MD treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	35
doctor visit	41
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laron Mason, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	63
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	2
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	35

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	12
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Laron Mason, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laron Mason, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laron Mason, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laron Mason, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Mason was very caring and did not make me feel rushed. He listened carefully to me, and made me feel like I was his only patient!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$20,548 Da Vinci Surgical System $20,548
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$5,116 TAGRISSO $5,116
TEI Biosciences Inc	$51 SurgiMend $51
Rochester Medical Corporation	$36 $36
UROVANT SCIENCES INC	$28 GEMTESA $28
Other	$64 STRATTICE $25	VISTASEAL $18	$21

**Types of Payments**
Education	$20,000
Consulting Fee	$5,116
Food and Beverage	$553
Travel and Lodging	$174

Biography

Dr. Laron Mason's specialty is general surgery. He studied medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. His clinical interests include lipoma, pain, and breast surgery. Dr. Mason's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist. Dr. Mason's practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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