This database was last updated in July 2015 and is based on data from 2009 to 2013. It should only be used as a historical snapshot.
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
- 200 HAWTHORNE LANE BOX 33549, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, 28233, PHONE: 704-384-4000
How Surgeons at This Hospital Perform, by Procedure
An individual surgeon who performs this procedure at this hospital.
At least one surgeon performing this procedure has a high adjusted rate of complications.
Knee Replacement: No surgeons met the volume requirement of 20 for this procedure.
Hip Replacement: No surgeons met the volume requirement of 20 for this procedure.
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How we calculated these rates: Guided by top researchers and doctors, ProPublica used Medicare data from 2009-2013 to identify cases where a patient died in the hospital or had to be readmitted within 30 days for a problem related to one of these elective procedures. We then calculated complication rates for surgeons, carefully accounting for differences in patient health, age and hospital quality. These rates are calculated using data from Medicare records, which do not include patients with private insurance or in another program like Medicaid. A surgeon’s rate spans all hospitals at which he or she operates and is not unique to a given hospital. Read our methodology »
Important: Some surgeons may no longer be operating at this hospital.
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Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ICD-9-CM code 51.23)
Minimally invasive gallbladder removal. This is performed most commonly when gallstones are blocking the flow of bile. More information 
WYATT FOWLER »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
AUGUSTINE EZE, LEE PEDERSON, OBINNA ERUCHALU, ERNEST EVANS, ROBERT VAUGHN, JAMES WATKINS, DONALD BALDER, MICHAEL MELKONIAN, CARL LOWE, PETER TURK, KRISTIN WAGNER, LOUIS ZBINDEN, DAVID VOELLINGER, LESLIE WEBSTER, CHARLES COLLIN, THOMAS MCELWEE, MARSHAL PARSONS
The following surgeons also perform procedures at a hospital that has misattributed surgeons’ identities, so we are not reporting their results:
Hospital Misattributions:
This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, fewer than 11 resulted in complications.
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Posterior Column and Approach
Fusing two or more vertebrae in the lower back; performed on the back of the spine, incision in the back (ICD-9-CM code 81.07)
The fusing of two or more vertebrae in the lower back, performed on the back portion of the spine. One of the most common reasons is the narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain. It can also be done because of disc degeneration or a condition where one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it. More information
DANIEL OBERER »
PAUL TSAHAKIS »
ANTHONY KWON »
MARK HARTMAN »
BRUCE DARDEN »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
VINAY DESHMUKH, MARK SMITH, KEVIN CAHILL, MARTIN HENEGAR, MARK REDDING, DEBORAH APPLEYARD, EMMET DYER
Hospital Misattributions:
This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Anterior Column, Posterior Approach
Fusing two or more vertebrae in the lower back; performed on the front of the spine, incision in the back (ICD-9-CM code 81.08)
The fusing of two or more vertebrae in the lower back, performed on the front portion of the spine. One of the most common reasons is the narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain. It can also be done because of disc degeneration or a condition where one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it. More information
DANIEL OBERER »
MARK REDDING »
MARK HARTMAN »
MARK SMITH »
PAUL TSAHAKIS »
BRUCE DARDEN »
ANTHONY KWON »
VINAY DESHMUKH »
EMMET DYER »
PAUL KIM »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
ANTHONY ASHER, STEPHEN HIPP, KEVIN CAHILL, MARTIN HENEGAR, JOE BERNARD
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Prostate Removal
Radical prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.5)
The removal of the entire prostate gland via the open or laparoscopic or robotic method. Usually performed to treat prostate cancer. More information
SAMUEL PERETSMAN »
TIMOTHY GAJEWSKI »
THOMAS PHILLIPS »
DANIEL WATSON »
ROBERTO FERRARO »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
NICHOLAS FITZSIMONS, JOHN KIRKLAND, ROBERT WATERHOUSE, ZANE BASRAWALA
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Prostate Resection
Other transurethral prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.29)
The resection and removal of a portion of the prostate through the urethra. This is most commonly done because of an enlarged prostate that may be restricting the flow of urine. More information
JOHN KIRKLAND »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
GEORGE DASHER, NICHOLAS FITZSIMONS, DAVID SOMERSTEIN, MICHAEL O'NEILL, STEPHEN GUICE, DANIEL WATSON, TIMOTHY GAJEWSKI, SAMUEL PERETSMAN, WILLIAM RICE
Hospital Misattributions:
This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.
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Cervical (Neck) Spinal Fusion
Other cervical fusion of the anterior column, anterior technique (ICD-9-CM code 81.02)
The fusing of two or more vertebrae of the neck, using orthopedic devices to hold them in place. Age-related breakdown or displacement of the spinal discs in the neck. More information
CRAIG VANDERVEER »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
ANTHONY KWON, STEPHEN HIPP, DANIEL OBERER, MARK SMITH, PAUL TSAHAKIS, MARTIN HENEGAR, SCOTT WAIT, MARK REDDING, JOE BERNARD, EMMET DYER, MARK HARTMAN
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