Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in colon & rectal surgery. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.
200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
3855 Health Sciences Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
6655 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120
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. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in San Diego, CA were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2007. She completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery General Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology Clinical Informatics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2007)
Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery General Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology Clinical Informatics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 149 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$353
Da Vinci Surgical System $353 |
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$280
EEA $184 |
INTERSTIM $96 |
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$239
OFIRMEV $239 |
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$150
ECHELON FLEX Stapler $150 |
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$476
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $149 |
INTERSTIM $113 |
4-K $104 |
GELPOINT PATH $86 |
Xofigo $25 |
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Dr. Nicole Lopez's specialty is colon & rectal surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Lopez is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Lopez's areas of expertise include colorectal surgery procedures, diverticular disease, and anorectal problems. She attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and subsequently trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC) for residency. She is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. UC San Diego Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in San Diego, CA.
