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Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD

(Dr. Paul Andre MenardKatcher, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and more.

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD is a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

1635 Aurora Court 5th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD can help you with:

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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	231
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
manometry	21
minimally invasive procedures	194
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	174

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	45
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	232
doctor visit	135
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	337
hospital care	23
injections	9
inpatient care	23
manometry	24
minimally invasive procedures	299
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	231

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	53
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	11
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	203
doctor visit	175
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	267
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	252
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	202

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	92
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	40
Less than 65	216

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	157
esophageal dilation	9
gastrointestinal procedures	291
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	281
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	242

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	29
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	21
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

balloon dilation	13
diagnostic procedures	213
doctor visit	157
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	368
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
manometry	32
minimally invasive procedures	290
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	223

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	38
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	17
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

balloon dilation	31
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	97
esophageal dilation	30
gastrointestinal procedures	246
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	203
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	118

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	38
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	16
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

balloon dilation	25
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	146
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	360
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	261
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	175

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	33
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	18
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	130
gastrointestinal procedures	210
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	175
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	35
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	19
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

balloon dilation	45
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	187
esophageal dilation	61
gastrointestinal procedures	490
hospital care	103
injections	13
inpatient care	103
minimally invasive procedures	396
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	259

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	28
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	145
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	317
hospital care	58
injections	12
inpatient care	58
manometry	25
minimally invasive procedures	267
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	251
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	15
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
EvoEndo, Inc	$31,106 $31,106
Olympus America Inc.	$311 EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE $246	Olympus Hemostasis Devices $45	Olympus EMR & ESD Devices $20
CONMED Corporation	$107 CONMED Hemostasis $107
Torax Medical, Inc.	$81 LINX $81
Boston Scientific Corporation	$71 GENERAL THERAPIES $71
Other	$89 DUPIXENT $67	ESC - Hemostasis $22

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$31,106
Food and Beverage	$659

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Andre Menard-Katcher, MD has received 48 research payments totaling $165,090.

Biography

Dr. Paul Menard-Katcher is an Aurora, CO physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Menard-Katcher include crohn's disease, internal medicine, and microscopic colitis. Dr. Menard-Katcher's professional affiliations include UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. After attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to English, he speaks French.