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Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Arthur Joseph Vayer Jr., M.D.)

(126 Ratings)

Specializes in: Wound Care, Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Practice

Brown University, Alpert Medical School (1987)

Professional interests include: rectal prolapse, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), colorectal surgery procedures, and more.

2280 Opitz Boulevard Suite 300
Woodbridge, VA 22191

(703) 523-9750

Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD is a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA specializing in wound care, colon & rectal surgery and general practice. He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD is affiliated with Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Health.

Office Locations

2280 Opitz Boulevard Suite 300
Woodbridge, VA 22191

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95 Dunn Drive Suite 123
Stafford, VA 22556

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2296 Opitz Boulevard Suite 130
Woodbridge, VA 22191

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Some issues Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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.

In The News

“Dr. Art Vayer, president of the Virginia Medical Society, says that's concerning because many of the eligible residents -- the most elderly and frail people -- will have a difficult time navigating...”—"Primary care doctors across Virginia frustrated with lack of vaccines", The Virginian-Pilot, February 2021

“Dr. Art Vayer, president of the Virginia Medical Society, says that's concerning because many of the eligible residents - the most elderly and frail people - will have a difficult time navigating...”—"Primary care doctors across Virginia frustrated with lack of vaccines", The Virginian-Pilot, February 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chemical cautery for granulation tissue

debridement

endoscopy

excisional debridement

standard anoscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD performed more chemical cautery for granulation tissue, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), endoscopy, excisional debridement, and standard anoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	263
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	236
gastrointestinal procedures	59
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	20
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	214
gastrointestinal procedures	57
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	40
preventive care	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	22
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	31
preventive care	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	26
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	218
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	16
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	324
gastrointestinal procedures	72
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	315
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	37
preventive care	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	45
Hispanic	15
Asian	12
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
doctor visit	239
gastrointestinal procedures	51
hospital care	86
incision and drainage	11
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	11
skin surgery	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	46
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	22
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
gastrointestinal procedures	41
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	22
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2021 were minor procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), gastrointestinal procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	89
doctor visit	440
excision	59
gastrointestinal procedures	66
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	132

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	44
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	25
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	157
doctor visit	469
excision	157
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	106

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	47
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	34
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated as a wound care provider in Woodbridge, VA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abscess drainage	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	123
doctor visit	283
excision	108
gastrointestinal procedures	46
hospital care	40
incision and drainage	11
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	83
preventive care	15
skin surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	162
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Education & Training

Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 1987. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School (1987)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Medical Group

Sentara Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 126 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Woodbridge, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arthur J. Vayer JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$248 INVOKANA $203	XARELTO $45
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$176 Diamondback Peripheral $176
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$115 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $115
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$26 INVANZ $15	ZEMURON $10
Organogenesis Inc.	$24 PuraPly $24
Other	$117 BUTRANS $23	Kimyrsa $23	SYNECOR Biomaterial $17	ENTRE PLUS $15	Solesta $14	Other $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$706

Biography

Dr. Arthur Vayer is a wound care and colon & rectal surgery specialist in Woodbridge, VA and Stafford, VA. His areas of expertise include the following: colorectal surgery procedures, colon cancer, and gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). He is professionally affiliated with Sentara Medical Group. Dr. Vayer's education and training includes medical school at Brown University, Alpert Medical School and residency at Orlando Health and the University of Maryland Medical Center. Patient ratings for Dr. Vayer average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Vayer's practice in WOODBRIDGE, VA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.