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Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD

(Dr. Ursula Vanessa Roeder, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Professional interests include: lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), cardiac catheterization, hernia surgery, and more.

3700 East Fort Lowell Road Suite 130
Tucson, AZ 85716

(520) 881-0631

Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD is a general surgeon in Tucson, AZ specializing in general surgery. She graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD is affiliated with Carondelet Health Network, TMC Health, ARIZONA BLOOD AND CANCER SPECIALISTS, PLLC, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital and Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

3700 East Fort Lowell Road Suite 130
Tucson, AZ 85716

Some issues Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, 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.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

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.

breast procedures	34
cancer surgery	35
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	206
excision	59
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
lymph node procedures	22
open surgery	24

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

breast procedures	31
cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	204
excision	51
lymph node procedures	28
open surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	158

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

breast procedures	49
cancer surgery	50
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	206
excision	81
lymph node procedures	61
open surgery	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

breast procedures	25
cancer surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	200
excision	51
lymph node procedures	51
open surgery	25

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

breast procedures	40
cancer surgery	41
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	197
excision	75
lymph node procedures	82
nuclear scan	15
open surgery	34

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

breast procedures	24
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	167
excision	44
lymph node procedures	30
open surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

breast procedures	43
cancer surgery	44
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	186
excision	78
lymph node procedures	32
open surgery	34
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

breast procedures	72
cancer surgery	44
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	179
excision	79
lymph node procedures	33
open surgery	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
women's imaging	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tucson, AZ were excision, breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and women's imaging.

abdominal imaging	17
breast procedures	50
cancer surgery	39
CT scan	39
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	223
excision	70
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
lymph node procedures	44
nuclear scan	15
open surgery	30
pelvic imaging	17
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	22
tissue transfer	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
women's imaging	49
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	10
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	59
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed residency at University Medical Center-TucsonAZ. She has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: University Medical Center-TucsonAZ

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. U. Vanessa Roeder, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carondelet Health Network

TMC Health

ARIZONA BLOOD AND CANCER SPECIALISTS, PLLC

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.	$313 BioZorb $313
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$196 KISQALI $127	AFINITOR $47	NON_BRAND $22
Amgen Inc.	$164 XGEVA $133	Vectibix $31
GE Healthcare	$135 $135
Genentech USA, Inc.	$115 Kadcyla $62	Perjeta $23	TECENTRIQ $19	Herceptin $11
Other	$427 MemoryGel Breast Implants $102	IBRANCE $69	AEROFORM TISSUE EXPANDER SYSTEM $61	Nerlynx $45	SAVI/SAVI SCOUT $29	Other $120

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,350

Biography

Dr. U. Roeder is a specialist in general surgery in Tucson, AZ. Her professional affiliations include Carondelet Health Network and TMC Health. Dr. Roeder attended medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

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