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Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease), General Surgery and Transplant Surgery

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: urologic surgery, robotic surgery, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, and more.

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD is an urologist in Aurora, CO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), general surgery and transplant surgery. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Transplant Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

1635 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“"The four robotic arms are all controlled by the surgeon, but in the manner that they're tiny little hands, and they're even more accurate than the human hand," said Dr. Thomas Pshak, who helped...”—"Parker woman first in Colorado to receive robotic liver transplant surgery", Fox31 Denver, August 2023

“"It's virtually impossible to ask a patient to lose 50 pounds when they're tethered to a dialysis machine three times per week," said Dr. Thomas Pshak, a surgeon with the UCHealth Transplant Center...”—"2 Colorado Patients With High BMIs Receive Successful Robotic Kidney Transplants", CBS News, February 2022

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	49
foreign body removal	65
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	76
open surgery	11
stent placement (stenting)	11
transplant procedures	11
urologic procedures	116

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	56
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

abdominal surgery	27
doctor visit	80
foreign body removal	139
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	152
open surgery	26
stent placement (stenting)	26
transplant procedures	27
urologic procedures	278

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	23
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	177

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

abdominal surgery	25
anorectal procedures	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	58
foreign body removal	121
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	120
open surgery	25
stent placement (stenting)	25
transplant procedures	25
urologic procedures	234

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	24
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	164

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

abdominal surgery	33
doctor visit	7
foreign body removal	53
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	52
open surgery	18
stent placement (stenting)	18
transplant procedures	33
urologic procedures	100

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD treated as an urologist in Aurora, CO were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	23
anorectal procedures	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	51
foreign body removal	97
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
minimally invasive procedures	102
open surgery	20
stent placement (stenting)	20
transplant procedures	23
urologic procedures	178

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	12

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD From 2017 - 2021

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

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	1
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas James Pshak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Transplant Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$14,737 Da Vinci Surgical System $14,737
Baxter Healthcare	$983 FLOSEAL $983
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$149 Envarsus $149
Werfen USA LLC	$61 $61

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,290
Education	$3,101
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,700
Food and Beverage	$1,877
Consulting Fee	$962

Biography

Dr. Thomas Pshak's medical specialty is general surgery, urology (urinary tract disease), and transplant surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Pshak include pancreas transplant, kidney problems, and urologic surgery. His professional affiliations include UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. He attended the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver.