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Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS

(Dr. Thiru Venkat Lakshman, MD)

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Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Professional interests include: colorectal problems, consultation, colon cancer, and more.

2300 Lohmans Spur
Lakeway, TX 78734

(512) 220-7002

Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS is a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS is affiliated with Ascension, St. David's HealthCare, Texas Oncology, Dell Seton Medical Center, The University of Texas (UT) System, Ascension Seton Hays, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, St. David's North Austin Medical Center St. David's Medical Center, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists-Central Austin, Ascension Seton Cedar Park, Ascension Seton Williamson and Ascension Seton Northwest.

Office Locations

13915 N. Mopac Expressway Suite 100
Austin, TX 78728

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Texas Oncology

2300 Lohmans Spur
Lakeway, TX 78734

(512) 220-7002

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4106 Medical Parkway Suite 104
Austin, TX 78756

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Some issues Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS 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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anoscopy

diagnostic anoscopy

diagnostic proctosigmoidoscopy

diagnostic rigid proctosigmoidoscopy

proctosigmoidoscopy

rigid proctosigmoidoscopy

standard anoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS had a list price for anoscopy, diagnostic anoscopy, diagnostic proctosigmoidoscopy, diagnostic rigid proctosigmoidoscopy, proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid proctosigmoidoscopy, and standard anoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154
gastrointestinal procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	105

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177
gastrointestinal procedures	126
minimally invasive procedures	126
preventive care	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	213
gastrointestinal procedures	142
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	142

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	212
gastrointestinal procedures	142
minimally invasive procedures	142

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
gastrointestinal procedures	103
minimally invasive procedures	103

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
gastrointestinal procedures	125
minimally invasive procedures	125

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	291
gastrointestinal procedures	114
minimally invasive procedures	114

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	16
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	299
gastrointestinal procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	131

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	17
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
gastrointestinal procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	273
gastrointestinal procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Austin, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	240
gastrointestinal procedures	119
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	119
preventive care	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	137
Hispanic	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	6
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	33
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed residency at Jefferson Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Residency: Jefferson Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

St. David's HealthCare

Texas Oncology

Dell Seton Medical Center

The University of Texas (UT) System

Ascension Seton Hays

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

St. David's North Austin Medical Center St. David's Medical Center

Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists-Central Austin

Ascension Seton Cedar Park

Ascension Seton Williamson

Ascension Seton Northwest

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,028,492 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,014,542	DA VINCI SP $13,950
Becton, Dickinson and Company	$375 $375
Zyla Life Sciences	$340 Sprix $340
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$321 Exparel $321
Medtronic, Inc.	$287 INTERSTIM $202	EEA $29	ENDO GIA ULTRA $29	Signia $27
Other	$3,807 Sprix $420	GATTEX $267	OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $184	EVIS EXERA $149	AirSeal $139	Other $2,647

**Types of Payments**
Education	$679,895
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$179,262
Travel and Lodging	$125,385
Food and Beverage	$40,425
Consulting Fee	$5,683
Other	$2,973

Biography

Dr. Thiru Lakshman is a specialist in colon & rectal surgery. He works in Austin, TX and Lakeway, TX. His areas of expertise include the following: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), fistula, and rectal cancer. He studied medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Lakshman trained at a hospital affiliated with Jefferson Medical College and a hospital affiliated with MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Allegheny University for residency. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Goracci Award, Thomas Jefferson University; Herbert E. Cohn, M.D., Technical Excellence Award, Thomas Jefferson University; and Top Doctors, Austin Monthly. In addition to English, Dr. Lakshman speaks Tamil. He is professionally affiliated with Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists, Dell Seton Medical Center, and Texas Oncology.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2023

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru V. Lakshman, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2021

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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