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.
BAYLOR ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER AT FW
- 1400 EIGHTH AVE, FORT WORTH, TEXAS, 76104, PHONE: 817-926-2544
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.
Prostate Removal: 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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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 
JOE TODD »
CHRISTOPHER HULL »
DANIEL WAGNER »
JOHN RICHARDS »
HARRY DOLLAHITE »
JOSEPH DANIELS »
STEPHEN BROTHERTON »
WILLIAM COLEMAN »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
MARK KUPER, JOHN SAZY, FAROOQ SELOD, OWEN DEWITT, KRAIG PEPPER, J. STASIKOWSKI, BRUCE BOLLINGER, ALLEN KENT
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
STEPHEN BROTHERTON »
JOE TODD »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
MARK KUPER, HARRY DOLLAHITE, JOHN SAZY, WILLIAM COLEMAN, ROBERT RANELLE, CHRISTOPHER HULL, JOSEPH DANIELS, KRAIG PEPPER, DANIEL WAGNER, BRUCE BOLLINGER, ALLEN KENT
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
JOHN BIRBARI »
DOMINGO TAN »
GERALD STEPHENSON »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
ARNOLD FIKKERT, JOSEPH GUINN, SUHAIL SHARIF, MARK COLLINS, ANNETTE ELBERT, JAMES NORMAN, CHAD CARLTON, TRAVIS CRUDUP, DOUGLAS LORIMER, DANIEL ZIEGLER, MICHAEL BROOKS, JOHN BAYOUTH, MICHAEL KORENMAN, SAM BUCHANAN, TRUNG NGUYEN
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
JASON TINLEY »
GEORGE CRAVENS »
MARK KUPER »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
JOHN SAZY, JAMES KAUFMAN, ATIF HAQUE, CHRISTOPHER HULL, BRENT ALFORD, PAUL CHO, ANTHONY LEE, THOMAS ELLIS
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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
PHILIP BECHTEL »
MARK WYLIE »
JASON TINLEY »
MARK KUPER »
GEORGE CRAVENS »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
JOHN SAZY, JAMES KAUFMAN, CAETANO COIMBRA, CHRISTOPHER HULL, BRENT ALFORD, THOMAS ELLIS
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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
MICHAEL WALTER »
JOHN PUMPHREY »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
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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
GEORGE CRAVENS »
ANTHONY LEE »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
MARK KUPER, ABDOLREZA SIADATI, JOHN SAZY, JAMES KAUFMAN, ATIF HAQUE, CAETANO COIMBRA, JASON TINLEY, BRENT ALFORD, RICHARD HUBBARD, SAMIR LAPSIWALA
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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