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.
MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
- 800 EAST DAWSON, TYLER, TEXAS, 75701, PHONE: 903-593-8441
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.
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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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Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement (ICD-9-CM code 81.54)
Replace diseased knee joint with an artificial knee. The most common reason for a knee replacement is osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of the cartilage in the joint. More information 
GARY GOODFRIED »
ROBERT DENNIS »
DAVID CARNEY »
KIM FOREMAN »
KENNETH KAMINSKI »
JAN GARRETT »
WILLIAM PHILLIPS »
WILLIAM SCHREIBER »
ROGER MCCOWN »
WILLIAM HOBBS »
LEE JONES »
JOHN WALKER »
THOMAS VOLATILE »
JOSHUA STEIN »
JAMES HARRIS »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
MARK HUBERT, JOHN WALKER, PATRICK WUPPERMAN, TODD RAABE, THOMAS BRIGHT
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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Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement (ICD-9-CM code 81.51)
Replace diseased hip joint with an artificial hip joint. The most common reason for a hip replacement is osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of the cartilage in the joint. More information
WILLIAM PHILLIPS »
KENNETH KAMINSKI »
ROGER MCCOWN »
THOMAS VOLATILE »
GARY GOODFRIED »
DAVID CARNEY »
JAMES HARRIS »
JOHN WALKER »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
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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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
ROBERT MCKINNEY »
CHARLES BEALL »
WARREN ABRAMEIT »
JASON HARRISON »
CLINTON MCGEHEE »
MICHAEL NORTON »
KENNETH HELMER »
MARK ROBBINS »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
HUGH BABINEAU, DAVID KERNS, MARGARITA DE LA GARZA-GRAHM, ROBERT ELLIS, DUANE ANDREWS, JAMES HARRISON, JOSEPH PRUD'HOMME, LOUIS ROACH, SILAS DUNCAN, RICHARD WILLMS, DAVID YOUNG, LUIS FERNANDEZ, TYRONE MILLER, JOHN NORRIS
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, 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
CHARLES GORDON »
ANDY REDMOND »
TODD RAABE »
MICHAEL RUSSELL »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
THOMAS VOLATILE, BRADLEY DUHON, WAYNE GLUF, TODD PATRICK, JOHN CRUTCHFIELD, MARTIN HOLLAND, VICTOR WILLIAMS
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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
CHARLES GORDON »
SABATINO BIANCO »
JOHN CRUTCHFIELD »
ANDY REDMOND »
THOMAS VOLATILE »
MICHAEL RUSSELL »
TODD RAABE »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
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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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
JOSEPH DECARLO »
THOMAS BRIGHT »
ANDREW KIRKPATRICK »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
CHARLES DICKSON, MARK HUBERT, WILLIAM HARRELL, ROBERT WILLIAMS, JAMES BELARMINO, ROBERT FREDERICK, ALLEN WEGENER, JAMES MCANDREW
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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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
JOSEPH DECARLO »
THOMAS BRIGHT »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
WILLIAM HARRELL, ROBERT WILLIAMS, STANTON CHAMPION, ANDREW ROBERTS, ROBERT FREDERICK, ANDREW KIRKPATRICK, ALLEN WEGENER, JAMES MCANDREW
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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
CHARLES GORDON »
TODD RAABE »
MICHAEL RUSSELL »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
THOMAS VOLATILE, GREGORY TOCZYL, SABATINO BIANCO, TODD PATRICK, JOHN CRUTCHFIELD, ANDY REDMOND, VICTOR WILLIAMS
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