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Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, bowel surgery, weight management, and more.

29 Northwest Boulevard
Nashua, NH 03063

(603) 577-3275

Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Nashua, NH specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS is affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Health and FOUNDATION MEDICAL PARTNERS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

29 Northwest Boulevard
Nashua, NH 03063

Address:

87 Mcgregor Street Suite 3100
Manchester, NH 03102

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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.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	170
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
open surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	22
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

doctor visit	172
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	138

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	31
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	264

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	44
Less than 65	132

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

doctor visit	114
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	106
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	21
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

doctor visit	79
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	20
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

doctor visit	93
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	107

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	17
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

doctor visit	6
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	247
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Nashua, NH were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

abdominal surgery	11
bypass surgery	13
doctor visit	128
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	11
weight management	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	102
Male	80

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

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	46
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Southern New Hampshire Health

FOUNDATION MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$16,800 Da Vinci Surgical System $16,800
Torax Medical, Inc.	$1,913 LINX $1,913
Globus Medical, Inc.	$902 MAGNIFY - ALIF $608	MAGNIFY-S $279	Spine $14
Covidien Sales LLC	$510 Synthetic Mesh $510
Davol Inc.	$500 $500
Other	$1,087 EsophyX $112	Manometry $109	Parietene $100	Saxenda $94	Contrave $87	Other $586

**Types of Payments**
Education	$12,851
Travel and Lodging	$5,047
Food and Beverage	$3,314
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500

Biography

Dr. Robert Catania's area of specialization is general surgery. He is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Anthony Catania, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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Biography

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