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Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: inguinal hernia repair, abdominal surgery, appendicitis, and more.

3801 Vista Road Suite 450
Pasadena, TX 77504

(713) 944-2240

Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD is a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX specializing in general surgery. Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast and GENERAL SURGEONS OF PASADENA PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3801 Vista Road Suite 450
Pasadena, TX 77504

Some issues Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

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.

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.

hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	19

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	68
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	17

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD treated as a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	10
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	4
Female	3

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	4

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD From 2019 - 2021

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

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	15
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

GENERAL SURGEONS OF PASADENA PLLC

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Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shabnam Chaugle, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pasadena, TX.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2019-04-03

Went in for a biopsy and was told it was just a consult. Spent over $100 for the doctor to come in for less than five minutes, touch my neck, and say I need a biopsy; something I already knew and was sent to this office by my GP for. They could not do the procedure because the did not have the equipment (an ultrasound machine) there. When asked about the reason why I paid the money for something that could have clearly been seen on the ultrasound test originally and which was already prescribe biopsy by my GP, she gave excuse about how it was a second opinion. Then the doctor left the room, I could hear her outside the door talking to the nurse. SHE HADN'T EVEN LOOKED AT MY PREVIOUS TEST RESULTS. When the nurse came back into the room, she informed me that I would have to go another facility for another consult and then and visit to finally do the simple procedure because they were not equipped to do the procedure. So the surgeon who I just paid for would not be the one to do the procedure I came to get from her.
Once I got some more excuses from the nurse, my session was through and I left.
I called my GP's office to ask why I was sent there and paid the amount of money I did for nothing to happen. The PA from my GP's office called and said that they said that they were going to do the procedure. (Not what I was told). They also said that I walked out of my appointment. (I was upset but I stayed through my entire appointment).
So now I am out $100+, half a day of pay gone, and nowhere closer to my diagnosis. Disgruntled patient for sure.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$14,002 Da Vinci Surgical System $14,002
TELA Bio, Inc.	$335 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $335
Davol Inc.	$194 ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $85	Progel $83	Phasix Mesh $26
ACell, Inc.	$175 $175
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$109 $109
Other	$487 GATTEX $97	ORBACTIV $66	TheraSkin $62	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $38	Seglentis $26	Other $199

**Types of Payments**
Education	$13,000
Food and Beverage	$1,597
Travel and Lodging	$705

Biography

Dr. Shabnam Chaugle is a general surgery specialist. Dr. Chaugle's areas of expertise include gallbladder problems, inguinal hernia repair, and small intestine cancer. She is professionally affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare. She trained at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University for residency.