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Dr. Amelia Gunter, MD

Weatherford, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gunter, Surgeon in Weatherford, TX?

    Dr. Amelia Gunter, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Weatherford, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gunter graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Scott & White Mem Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Gunter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gunter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gunter’s office at (817) 598-1202.

    Where did Dr. Gunter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Scott & White Mem Hosp, General Surgery | Scott and White Memorial Hospital Texas A&M University | Scott and White Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Tx A & M Univ Coll Of Med- College Station Tx | Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gunter board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Amelia Gunter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Gunter speak?

    Dr. Gunter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gunter treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Gunter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gunter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Central Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Central Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Left female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Right female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central right female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Gunter perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Gunter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gunter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Breast Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Superficial Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Lymph Gland Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Does Dr. Gunter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 598-1202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gunter accept in Weatherford, TX?

    Dr. Gunter in Weatherford, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gunter's office located?

    Dr. Amelia Gunter's Primary Practice

    914 Foster Ln

    Weatherford, TX 76086

    (817) 598-1202

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    Dr. Amelia Gunter's Practice 2

    909 9th Ave

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

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    Dr. Amelia Gunter's Practice 3

    800 W Magnolia Ave

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Amelia Gunter?

    Dr. Gunter has appointments available at her Weatherford, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Gunter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417052804.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gunter

    What is Dr. Amelia Gunter's specialty?

    Dr. Gunter is a Surgeon near Weatherford, TX. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Gunter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amelia Gunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gunter is affiliated with Medical City Weatherford Hospital, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Lake Granbury Medical Center, Medical City Alliance Hospital, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Amelia Gunter accepting new patients in Weatherford, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Amelia Gunter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amelia Gunter offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gunter, or call (817) 598-1202 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Amelia Gunter?

    Please contact Dr. Gunter's office at (817) 598-1202 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amelia Gunter have?

    Dr. Amelia Gunter is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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