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Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Urologic Oncology

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, kidney cancer, genitourinary cancer, and more.

6560 Fannin Street Suite 2100, Scurlock Tower
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-6455

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS is an urologic oncologist in Houston, TX specializing in urologic oncology. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

6560 Fannin Street Suite 2100, Scurlock Tower
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS can help you with:

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.

In The News

“The results are also an argument for the need to bring more women into the profession and treat them equitably, said Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, a urologic surgeon at Houston Methodist Hospital who also...”—"The More Women In The Operating Room, The Better For Doctors And Patients", Huff Post, October 2017

doctor visit	15

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	292
lab tests	22
minimally invasive procedures	55
urologic procedures	105

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	40
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	34
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	28

ablation	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	51
cancer surgery	16
chemotherapy	51
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	27
dissection	10
doctor visit	371
excision	10
foreign body removal	10
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	11
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	136
minor procedures	12
pelvic surgery	10
urologic procedures	196

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	34
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	32
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	36

ablation	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	93
cancer surgery	10
chemotherapy	93
cryotherapy	12
dissection	12
doctor visit	385
excision	12
laser treatment	12
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	118
pelvic surgery	12
urologic procedures	211

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	47
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	34

ablation	38
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	241
cancer surgery	46
chemotherapy	241
cryotherapy	38
dissection	49
doctor visit	813
excision	49
incontinence surgery	28
laser treatment	38
lymph node procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	339
pelvic surgery	49
urologic procedures	542

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS treated as an urologic oncologist in Houston, TX were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

ablation	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	128
cancer surgery	24
chemotherapy	128
cryotherapy	20
diagnostic procedures	22
dissection	23
doctor visit	377
excision	23
foreign body removal	10
hospital care	12
incontinence surgery	28
inpatient care	12
lab tests	22
laser treatment	20
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	166
minor procedures	12
pelvic surgery	23
urologic procedures	268

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Female	17
Male	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS From 2017 - 2021

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

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	2
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$12,661 Da Vinci Surgical System $11,161	DA VINCI SP $1,500
Pfizer Inc.	$2,222 BAVENCIO $1,750	XTANDI $34	$438
Boston Scientific Corporation	$467 GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $189	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $126	GENERAL FEMALE SUI $39	Rezum $25	GENERAL THERAPIES $21	Other $66
Photocure Inc	$161 Cysview $161
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$137 XTANDI $102	Myrbetriq $35
Other	$872 JELMYTO $112	ZYTIGA $100	CUTTING LOOP, BIPOLAR, 24/26 FR. $68	ORGOVYX $56	GENTLECATH $50	Other $486

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,614
Travel and Lodging	$2,845
Consulting Fee	$2,188
Food and Beverage	$1,874

Research Payments

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, FRCSC, MD, MS has received 95 research payments totaling $1,543,667.

Biography

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam is a specialist in urologic oncology. Dr. Satkunasivam (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Tamil. His clinical interests include bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and kidney cancer. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist. Dr. Satkunasivam attended the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.