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Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Professional interests include: pancreatic cancer, colon problems, endocrine cancer, and more.

2900 Lamb Circle Suite 302
Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 731-7600

Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD is a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA specializing in general surgery, colon & rectal surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

2900 Lamb Circle Suite 302
Christiansburg, VA 24073

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3 Riverside Circle SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

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Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD 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 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164
gynecologic procedures	11
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	20
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	227
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	50
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	14
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA during 2017 were consultation and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
consultation	18
doctor visit	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA during 2018 were lab tests, diabetes management, consultation and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
consultation	16
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	92
lab tests	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and consultation.

blood draw	15
consultation	17
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	79
gynecologic procedures	11
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
lab tests	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	25

Education & Training

He completed residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$11,221 Da Vinci Surgical System $11,221
Ethicon Inc.	$628 Endoscopy# Endocutters $628
Elucent Medical	$597 $597
Davol Inc.	$148 DAV-Phasix $148
Medtronic, Inc.	$145 $145
Other	$928 PuraPly $106	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $72	SUR - SIS $66	SYLATRON $64	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $62	Other $559

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,057
Travel and Lodging	$2,675
Food and Beverage	$1,936

Biography

Dr. Sanjoy Saha is a specialist in general surgery, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and colon & rectal surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Saha include pancreatectomy (pancreas removal), sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), and endocrine cancer. His training includes residency programs at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. He is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Christiansburg, VA.