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Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), appendectomy

1919 Old Spanish Trail Suite 9-333
Houston, TX 77054

(713) 798-7911

Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1919 Old Spanish Trail Suite 9-333
Houston, TX 77054

Address:

6620 Main Street Suite 1350
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

7200 Cambridge Street Suite 6a-1
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

emergency care	15
hospital care	377
inpatient care	377

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	38
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

catheterization	11
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	51
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	21

hospital care	200
inpatient care	200

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	66
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	46

catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	10
hospital care	388
inpatient care	388
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	50
Dementia	24
Cancer	20

catheterization	16
hospital care	446
inpatient care	446

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	20
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

hospital care	310
inpatient care	310

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

hospital care	289
inpatient care	289

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	15
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	56
Dementia	28
Cancer	19

hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

hospital care	321
inpatient care	321

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and catheterization.

catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	10
emergency care	15
hospital care	316
inpatient care	316
minimally invasive procedures	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	95
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	17
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the General Surgery, American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care, American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Ellis Southard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

St. Luke's Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$255,885 RibFix Blu $138,031	Rib Fix Blu $98,721	Thoracic Reconstruction $10,073	CMF Non $8,718	Thoracic $342
Biomet Microfixation, LLC	$18,485 Microfixation-Thoracic $17,799	MICROFIXATION - THORACIC $686
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$187 CMF $116	Thoracic ReconstructionFixation $71
Miromatrix Medical Inc.	$95 Miromesh $95
Ethicon US, LLC	$65 Mesh $65
Other	$465 Spy $63	CMF $54	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $53	Sutures $39	PHASIX $37	Other $219

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$255,432
Consulting Fee	$16,200
Food and Beverage	$1,912
Travel and Lodging	$1,637

Biography

Dr. Robert Southard is a specialist in general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He trained at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for residency. Dr. Southard is professionally affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.