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Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO

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Specializes in: General Surgery
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Professional interests include: breast cancer, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), breast surgery
8200 East Belleview Avenue Suite 295
Englewood, CO 80111

Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO is a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO is affiliated with HealthOne, AdventHealth, CommonSpirit Health, SURGONE PC, A part of Aurora Hospital and HCA HealthONE Swedish Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute HCA HealthONE Aurora HCA HealthONE Centennial.

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Office Locations

Address:

8200 E Belleview Avenue Suite 295e
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Address:

8200 East Belleview Avenue Suite 295
Englewood, CO 80111

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Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News 

“Dr. Laura Hafertepen is a breast surgical oncologist affiliated with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at The Medical Center of Aurora, Swedish Medical Center and HealthONE.”—"Pink is my least favorite color: The notable color marking breast cancer awareness comes with a reminder of the fight", Sentinel Colorado, October 2021

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO treated as a general surgeon in Greenwood Village, CO were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and lymph node procedures.

breast procedures 46
cancer surgery 46
diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 152
excision 74
lymph node procedures 43
open surgery 28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO.

Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 17
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 4
85 and over
Less than 65
65 to 74 21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 22
High Cholesterol 17
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 8
Depression 6
Chronic Kidney Disease 6
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 9
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer 27
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (ABS) General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne
AdventHealth
CommonSpirit Health
SURGONE PC
A part of Aurora Hospital
HCA HealthONE Swedish Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute HCA HealthONE Aurora HCA HealthONE Centennial

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura N. Gonser Hafertepen, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AXOGEN $1,540 AxoGuard Nerve Protector
$1,278 		AVANCE NERVE GRAFT
$262
Medtronic USA, Inc. $930 PlasmaBlade
$930
Stryker Corporation $431 1688 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA
$431
Merit Medical Systems Inc $220 SAVI SCOUT
$220
Novadaq Technologies Inc. $162 DERMACELL
$162
Other $449 AlloDerm
$120 		Advanced Energy Cutting Device
$119 		ARTISS
$40 		trunode
$40 		Other GYN Products
$29 		Other
$101
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $2,039
Food and Beverage $1,693

Biography

Dr. Laura Hafertepen's medical specialty is general surgery. Dr. Hafertepen has a special interest in breast surgery. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is affiliated with AdventHealth and HealthOne. She has an open panel in Greenwood Village, CO according to AdventHealth.

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