Dr. Robert Connaughton, MD

General Surgery • Male • Age 57

Accepting new patients

Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection, Peripheral Vascular Disorders, and More

Surgery Associates Of North Texas

3322 Colorado Blvd Ste 101 Denton, TX 76210

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(940) 387-7588

Dr. Robert Connaughton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Denton, TX and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Connaughton has more experience with Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection, Peripheral Vascular Disorders, and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University Of Texas Medical School-San Antonio medical school in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Denton and The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Connaughton to book an appointment.

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(940) 387-7588

Dr. Connaughton accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna EPO; Aetna POS; Aetna PPO; Basic HMO; Bronze - Advantage 2500 PD EPO; Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD Banner Health Network POS; Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD HMO; Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD OAMC POS; Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD POS; Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD PPO; Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD Banner Health Network POS; Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD Health Network Option Plan HMO; Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD HMO; Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD OAMC POS; Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD POS; Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD PPO; Bronze - Advantage Plus 5500 PD Banner Health Network POS; Bronze - AdvantagePlus 3000 PD EPO; Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD HMO; Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD OAMC POS; Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD POS; Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD PPO; Choice; Choice Open Access POS; Choice POS; Choice POS II; Choice PPO; Commercial HMO; HealthSavings PPO; Managed Choice Open Access POS; Managed Choice POS; Managed Choice PPO; Medicare Advantage HMO; Medicare Advantage PFFS; Medicare Advantage PPO; Medicare Open PFFS; Open Choice; Open Choice POS; Open Choice PPO; Silver - Advantage 2000 PD EPO; Silver - Classic 2000 PD EPO; Silver - Classic 3500 PD Banner Health Network POS; Silver - Classic 3500 PD POS; Silver - Classic 3500 PD PPO; Silver - Classic 5000 PD Banner Health Network POS; Silver - Classic 5000 PD HMO; Silver - Classic 5000 PD OAMC POS; Silver - Classic 5000 PD POS; Silver - Classic 5000 PD PPO; Teacher Retirement System; Traditional Choice; Traditional Choice POS; Traditional Choice PPO; Traditional PPO
Ambetter: Superior Health Plan
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Anthem: National (BlueCard) PPO
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Access; Blue Access PPO; Blue Advantage; Blue Advantage HMO; Blue Advantage Plus; Blue Advantage Plus HMO; Blue Advantage PPO; Blue Cross; Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO; Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO; Blue Cross Blue Shield POS; Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO; Blue HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas: Blue Advantage HMO; Blue Choice
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Centene
Cigna: Cigna Healthcare of Texas PPO; Cigna POS; Great West Healthcare-Cigna; Great West Healthcare-Cigna EPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna HMO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna POS; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Medicare Advantage HMO; Medicare Advantage PFFS; Network Open Access; Open Access; Open Access HMO; Open Access Plus; Open Access Plus PPO; Open Access POS
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA): CompMED; Federal Plan 87; HMSA Akamai Advantage (PPO and PPO SNP); Preferred Provider Plan PPO; QUEST Integration
Humana: Choice; Choice Care PPO; Gold; Gold Choice; Gold HMO; Gold Plus; Gold Plus HMO; Humana Choice Medicare Advantage PPO; Humana EPO; Humana HMO; Humana HMOx; Humana POS; Humana PPO; Medicare Advantage HMO; Medicare PPO; Medicare Supplement - High Deductible Plan F; Medicare Supplement - Plan A; Medicare Supplement - Plan B; Medicare Supplement - Plan C; Medicare Supplement - Plan F; Medicare Supplement - Plan K; Medicare Supplement - Plan L; Medicare Supplement - Plan N; Preferred PPO; Select HMO; Tricare
Medicaid: Amerigroup
Molina Healthcare: Medicaid; Molina; Molina HMO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO; Worker's Compensation WC
Principal Financial Group
Tricare: Prime; Standard; TriCare for Life
UnitedHealthCare: AARP Medicare Complete Essential HMO; AARP Medicare Complete Premier HMO; AARP Medicare Complete Value HMO; AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 1 HMO; AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 2 HMO; Choice; Choice EPO; Choice HMO; Choice Plus; Choice Plus EPO; Choice Plus HMO; Choice Plus POS; Choice Plus PPO; Medicare Advantage; Options PPO; PacifiCare; PacifiCare Texas; Secure Horizons; Secure Horizons PPO; United Healthcare EPO; United Healthcare HMO; United Healthcare POS; United Healthcare PPO; United Healthcare West

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Practice Areas

Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection

Aortic aneurym or dissection specialists diagnose and treat abnormal bulges or tears in the wall of the aorta, which are life-threatening and require immediate surgery.Compare with other Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection specialists.

Typically treats 68% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Aortic Aneurysm

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton treats Aortic Aneurysm more than 87% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton treats this condition more than 87% of their peers

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton treats Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) more than 71% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton treats this condition more than 71% of their peers

Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton performs Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open more than 65% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton performs this procedure more than 65% of their peers

Peripheral Vascular Disorders

Peripheral vascular disorder specialists diagnose and treat narrowing or blockages in the blood vessels outside the heart, most commonly caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of plague inside the blood vessel wall.Compare with other Peripheral Vascular Disorders specialists.

Typically treats 60% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 12 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton treats Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton treats Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) more than 97% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton treats this condition more than 97% of their peers

Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton treats Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) more than 97% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton treats this condition more than 97% of their peers

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) specialists diagnose and treat abnormal blood vessel connections between arteries and veins that result in damage or death of body tissue and nerve cells.Compare with other Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) specialists.

Typically treats 41% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Arteriovenous Shunt Creation

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton performs Arteriovenous Shunt Creation more than 51% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton performs this procedure more than 51% of their peers

Arteriovenous Fistula Repair

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton performs Arteriovenous Fistula Repair more than 31% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton performs this procedure more than 31% of their peers

Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy

Carotid artery disease specialists diagnose and treat blockages in the main blood vessels to the brain caused by build-up of plaque. One treatment option is carotid endartectomy, in which surgeons remove the clogged lining of the carotid arteries.Compare with other Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy specialists.

Typically treats 39% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 3 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Carotid Artery Disease

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton treats Carotid Artery Disease more than 78% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton treats this condition more than 78% of their peers

Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton performs Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft more than 36% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton performs this procedure more than 36% of their peers

Carotid Ultrasound

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Connaughton performs Carotid Ultrasound more than 5% of their peers

Dr. Connaughton performs this procedure more than 5% of their peers

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Dr. Connaughton's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesiolysis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendectomy, Open
Appendicitis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Biopsy
Bowel Obstruction Repair
Bowel Resection
Bowel Surgery
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cancer
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colectomy
Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Colostomy
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dialysis Catheter Placement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Procedure
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Stent Grafting
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Skin Lesion
Fistula Repair
Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoids
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inferior Vena Cava Filter
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Mastectomy
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Vascular Stenting
Peripheral Vascular Surgical Procedures
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Port Placements or Replacements
Port Removal
Puncture Aspiration
Rectovaginal Fistula
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thrombosis
Thyroid Surgery
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Vein Surgery
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Access Creation and Care
Venous and Arterial Thrombolysis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Venous Sclerotherapy
Venous Thrombolysis
Venous Ulcer
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Care and Management

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he was wonderful very good results from surgery very good bedside manners

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