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Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Professional interests include: sinus surgery, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and more.

1500 Cooper Street Sixth Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(682) 885-6850

Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA is an otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA is affiliated with Texas Health Resources and Cook Children's.

Office Locations

1500 Cooper Street Sixth Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(682) 885-6850

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2727 E Southlake Boulevard
Southlake, TX 76092

(682) 885-6000

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901 7th Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104

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Some issues Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA can help you with:

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA treated as an otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	362
ear procedures	111
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
nosebleed treatment	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA treated as an otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2013 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

CT scan	11
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	442
ear procedures	147
immunotherapy	536
injections	536
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
nosebleed treatment	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	48
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA treated as an otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2014 were immunotherapy, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
ear procedures	37
immunotherapy	177
injections	177

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2014

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA treated as an otolaryngologist in Fort Worth, TX were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

CT scan	11
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	307
ear procedures	98
immunotherapy	356
injections	356
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
nosebleed treatment	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2014

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Female	99
Male	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	108
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	61
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2014

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

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. She is certified by the Board certifications: American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Residency: Baylor University Medical Center (1990)

Board Certification: Board certifications: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA has a high overall rating with an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Natalie A. Roberge, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$262 Rhinology $121	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $117	RELIEVA SPINPLUS $25
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$165 XARELTO $93	INVOKANA $72
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$100 EPIDUO $100
Olympus America Inc.	$52 Olympus Capital Accessories $30	ThunderBeat $22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$26 QNASL $13	PROAIR $13
Other	$54 Kyleena $19	Interventional Therapies $13	Dymista $12	Hemangeol $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$659

Biography

Dr. Natalie Roberge is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She works in Southlake, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Patients rated Dr. Roberge highly, giving her an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). She has indicated that her clinical interests include adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and sinus surgery. She graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. For her professional training, Dr. Roberge completed residency programs at Baylor University Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. She has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Roberge speaks French. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Health Fort Worth and Cook Children's. Cook Children's reports that Dr. Roberge is accepting new patients at her office in Fort Worth, TX.