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Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Urogynecology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: Botox injection, hysterectomy (uterus removal), uterine prolapse, and more.

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS is an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN specializing in urogynecology. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Some issues Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS can help you with:

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

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.

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder leaks urine during activities that require exertion, such as lifting, laughing, coughing, and sneezing. Leakage occurs because the muscles responsible for holding urine have become weak. This type of incontinence will affect about one in three women at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent in women who have given birth vaginally, have been pregnant, are extremely overweight, or are in menopause. Although more women than men suffer from stress incontinence, men who have had prostate surgery are also at risk of developing this condition.

Treatments vary based on the severity of the incontinence. Mild to moderate leakage may be controlled by doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding foods that can irritate the bladder, or taking medication. For severe incontinence, however, surgery may be necessary. The most common procedures for stress urinary incontinence are bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, and sling surgery.

Each of these procedures takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Patients will likely wake up with a catheter, a tube that drains urine, as swelling after surgery makes it difficult to urinate. Taking slow, short walks to keep the blood flow moving is usually encouraged within hours of the surgery. Although patients may return to work within seven to ten days after certain procedures, strenuous activities such as running and working out are not recommended for at least four to six weeks. In addition, patients should avoid lifting objects over 15 pounds for three months after any of these operations.

In The News

“- Dr. John Occhino, Urogynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.”—"Mayo Clinic Q And A: Pregnancy and prolapse concerns", Reading Eagle, September 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

posterior colphorrhaphy

By Affordability:

pelvic organ prolapse surgery

vaginal vault suspension

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS performed more posterior colphorrhaphy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for pelvic organ prolapse surgery, and vaginal vault suspension 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

pelvic floor repair

In 2023, Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS performed more pelvic floor repair procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

urodynamics

In 2012, Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS performed more urodynamics (bladder and urethra function test) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	70
incontinence surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	65
urologic procedures	193

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were urologic procedures, anorectal procedures, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	47
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	52
incontinence surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	37
pelvic surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11
urologic procedures	265

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	145

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	69
incontinence surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	41
pelvic surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
urologic procedures	211

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	40
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	77
minimally invasive procedures	40
urologic procedures	191

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	228

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	24
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	60
gynecologic procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	52
pelvic surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
urologic procedures	159

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	65
minimally invasive procedures	24
pelvic surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	18
urologic procedures	132

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	58
minimally invasive procedures	20
urologic procedures	82

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
gynecologic procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
pelvic surgery	45
potassium test	21
reconstructive surgery	45
urologic procedures	96

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	125

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, potassium test and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
pelvic surgery	13
potassium test	13
reconstructive surgery	13
urologic procedures	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were urologic procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
potassium test	12
urologic procedures	128

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were urologic procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
potassium test	18
urologic procedures	154

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated as an urogynecologist in Rochester, MN were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

anorectal procedures	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	77
gynecologic procedures	11
incontinence surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	36
pelvic surgery	19
potassium test	16
reconstructive surgery	19
urologic procedures	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	11
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	3
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital (2007)

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John A. Occhino, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$1,873 FEMALE INCONTINENCE $936	ALTIS $858	DURASPHERE $49	SUPRIS $30
Axonics, Inc.	$1,432 Axonics $1,099	Axonics r-SNM System $183	Bulkamid $150
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$969 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $585	INTERSTIM $384
Boston Scientific Corporation	$867 Advantage System $289	Solyx $119	GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $116	GENERAL - PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $102	Capio RP $76	Other $164
AbbVie Inc.	$500 BOTOX $500
Other	$2,475 Desara $446	Da Vinci Surgical System $439	BOTOX $435	INTERSTIM $384	RETROARC $259	Other $512

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,084
Consulting Fee	$875
Education	$129
Gift	$28

Biography

Dr. John Occhino is a physician who specializes in urogynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Occhino include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), pelvic reconstructive surgery, and enterocele (small bowel prolapse). Dr. Occhino attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Mayo Clinic and Good Samaritan Hospital for residency. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include National Resident Teaching Award; Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees; and Yoantny! - Division of Urogynecology, Mayo Clinic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Occhino is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.