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Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD

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

Terna Medical College

Professional interests include: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, bruising, and more.

16601 North 40th Street Suite 204
Phoenix, AZ 85032

(602) 633-3721

Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD is a general surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Terna Medical College. Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD is affiliated with Carondelet Health Network, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, KERN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY and ACUTE CARE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

16601 North 40th Street Suite 204
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Some issues Dr. Shailesh Garg, 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.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	19
Dementia	36
Cancer	0

hospital care	438
inpatient care	438

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	79
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

hospital care	510
inpatient care	510

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	78
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	26
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

hospital care	486
inpatient care	486

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	107
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

hospital care	959
inpatient care	959

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD treated as a general surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	434
inpatient care	434

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD.

**Gender**
Female	58
Male	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	29
75 to 84	39
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	5
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD graduated from Terna Medical College. He completed residency at North Shore University Hospital. He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: Terna Medical College

Residency: North Shore University Hospital

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shailesh Garg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

KERN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

ACUTE CARE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,200 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,200
Davol Inc.	$910 PHASIX $166	$743
Allergan Inc.	$286 STRATTICE $286
ACell, Inc.	$125 $125
Covidien LP	$123 ProGrip $123
Other	$138 MATRIXRIB $31	AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $28	QuikClot $24	Arrow $20	$36

**Types of Payments**
Education	$7,000
Food and Beverage	$1,571
Travel and Lodging	$1,211

Biography

Dr. Shailesh Garg's specialties are general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). After completing medical school at Terna Medical College, Dr. Garg performed his residency at North Shore University Hospital. His areas of expertise include the following: spinal cord injury, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and traumatic brain injury. In addition to English, Dr. Garg (or staff) speaks Marathi, Gujarati, and Hindi. He is professionally affiliated with Carondelet Health Network.