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Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG

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Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: genital warts, laser surgery, hysterectomy (uterus removal), and more.

5900 Lake Wright Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502

(757) 466-8683

Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG is a gynecologic oncologist in Norfolk, VA specializing in gynecologic oncology. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG is affiliated with Sentara Health and VIRGINIA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

Address:

5900 Lake Wright Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502

Address:

6251 E Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23502

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Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

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.

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“The family also wants to extend its special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Robert Squatrito and his wonderful clinical staff, MEDI Hospice Group and the VA Oncology Associates (VOA) for their...”—"Patsy "Marie" Williams Herman", Daily Press, December 2021

“She was grateful to her healthcare providers, Dr. Thomas Manser, Dr. Robert Squatrito and his staff at Virginia Oncology, the nursing staff at Harbor's Edge and her caregiver, Ellen Bailey.”—"Janet Dodson", The Virginian-Pilot, July 2010

“The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown by Dr. Robert Squatrito and nurse Jan Jinright of Virginia Oncology.”—"Arleen Linehan", The Virginian-Pilot, November 2009

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	442
blood draw	580
chemotherapy	442
doctor visit	851
gynecologic procedures	24
lab tests	2980
minimally invasive procedures	528
pelvic imaging	35
port flush	40
preventive care	311
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
vaccines	14
women's imaging	19

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	557

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	178
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	51
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	31

abdominal imaging	15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	406
blood draw	528
chemotherapy	406
doctor visit	777
gynecologic procedures	12
hormone therapy	15
lab tests	1872
minimally invasive procedures	475
pelvic imaging	44
port flush	26
preventive care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
vaccines	16
vascular procedures	15
women's imaging	16

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	160
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	57
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	30

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	491
blood draw	583
chemotherapy	491
doctor visit	886
gynecologic procedures	34
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	1973
minimally invasive procedures	592
port flush	33

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	1118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	990
Black	330
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	684
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	126
Less than 65	176

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	147
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	63
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

abdominal imaging	10
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	455
blood draw	619
chemotherapy	455
diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	10
doctor visit	863
excision	10
gynecologic procedures	49
lab tests	2021
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	516
pelvic imaging	22
pelvic surgery	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
vascular procedures	10
women's imaging	13

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	53
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	342
blood draw	646
chemotherapy	342
doctor visit	807
gynecologic procedures	22
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lab tests	1863
minimally invasive procedures	380
port flush	20

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	118
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	42
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	402
blood draw	858
chemotherapy	402
doctor visit	739
gynecologic procedures	32
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lab tests	2666
minimally invasive procedures	458
port flush	24
preventive care	38

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	89
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	27
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	334
blood draw	825
chemotherapy	334
dissection	10
doctor visit	756
excision	10
gynecologic procedures	43
lab tests	2656
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	411
pelvic surgery	10
preventive care	51

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	96
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	35
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	534
blood draw	1675
chemotherapy	534
doctor visit	1434
gynecologic procedures	52
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
lab tests	5449
minimally invasive procedures	600
port flush	42
thyroid function tests	261

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Norfolk, VA were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

abdominal imaging	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	421
blood draw	764
chemotherapy	421
diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	10
doctor visit	891
excision	10
gynecologic procedures	36
hormone therapy	15
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
lab tests	2601
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	493
pelvic imaging	36
pelvic surgery	10
preventive care	105
thyroid function tests	261
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
vaccines	16
vascular procedures	12
women's imaging	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Female	459
Male	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	125
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	391
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	159
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	274

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

VIRGINIA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,690 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,690
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$247 LYNPARZA $247
TESARO, Inc.	$125 ZEJULA $125
Davol Inc.	$121 Progel $121
Pfizer Inc.	$31 BOSULIF $31
Other	$27 AirSeal $27

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,500
Food and Beverage	$709
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Robert C. Squatrito, MD, FACOG has received 66 research payments totaling $60,732.

Biography

Dr. Robert Squatrito's medical specialty is gynecologic oncology. Dr. Squatrito attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine.

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