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Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

600 TRACY WAY
CHARLESTON, WV 25311

(304) 388-4965

Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD is a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Vandalia Health CAMC.

Office Locations

600 TRACY WAY
CHARLESTON, WV 25311

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1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington Vamc (581)
Huntington, WV 25704

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Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, bypass surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
doctor visit	289
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	234

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	282
gastrointestinal procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
weight management	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	128

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125
gastrointestinal procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50
weight management	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	162

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
weight management	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	97
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
weight management	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
gastrointestinal procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
weight management	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
gastrointestinal procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
weight management	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	62
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated as a general surgeon in CHARLESTON, WV were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and hospital care.

bypass surgery	12
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	29
weight management	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: West Virginia

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$109,398 Da Vinci Surgical System $109,398
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$1,580 EsophyX $1,580
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$1,392 Orbera $1,392
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,040 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $391	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $372	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $222	SYNECOR Biomaterial $55
Ethicon US, LLC	$819 HARMONIC Product Family $134	Endoscopy Endocutters $129	Energy Harmonic $124	Endoscopy: Endocutters $122	Mechanical $61	Other $249
Other	$683 Trulance $185	ACCRUFER $141	Endoscopy# Endocutters $47	Skyrizi $42	AlloDerm $31	Other $238

**Types of Payments**
Education	$76,816
Travel and Lodging	$19,345
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,500
Food and Beverage	$9,252

Research Payments

Dr. Darren Blaine Nease, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $4,170.

Biography

Dr. Darren Nease specializes in general surgery and practices in Charleston, WV and Martinsburg, WV. He attended the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) for residency. Dr. Nease's areas of expertise include weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Vandalia Health CAMC and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Nease has an open panel in CHARLESTON, WV according to Doctor.com.