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Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery and General Surgery
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: abdominal surgery, amputation, weight management, and more.
8127 Merrillville Road Suite 3
Merrillville, IN 46410

Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS is affiliated with Powers Health and Powers Health Partners.

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Office Locations

300 W 80th Place Suite A
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 791-9782
(219) 791-9787
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Powers Health Partners

8127 Merrillville Road Suite 3
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 791-9782
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Some issues Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
catheterization 40
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 15
doctor visit 430
excision 15
gastrointestinal procedures 11
hospital care 283
inpatient care 283
open surgery 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 55
doctor visit 391
hospital care 375
inpatient care 375

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 197
Female 327
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 279
Black 205
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 69
Less than 65 146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 52
Dementia 19
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
catheterization 20
doctor visit 389
gastrointestinal procedures 11
hospital care 1249
inpatient care 1249
open surgery 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 223
Female 263
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 316
Black 137
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 69
Less than 65 114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 50
Dementia 22
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 29
doctor visit 362
excision 29
hospital care 2619
inpatient care 2619

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 434
Female 532
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 580
Black 310
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 384
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 132
Less than 65 240

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 58
Dementia 29
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 23
doctor visit 326
hospital care 3560
inpatient care 3560

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 250
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 342
Black 158
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 212
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 53
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 42
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 58
Dementia 34
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 22
doctor visit 305
hospital care 3855
inpatient care 3855

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 242
Female 285
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 364
Black 129
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 201
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 55
Less than 65 121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 63
Dementia 38
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 369
hospital care 4181
inpatient care 4181

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 277
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 369
Black 146
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 145
85 and over 60
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 57
Dementia 33
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 355
hospital care 4299
inpatient care 4299

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 281
Female 282
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 389
Black 139
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 223
From 75 to 84 176
85 and over 45
Less than 65 119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 60
Dementia 31
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 326
hospital care 3876
inpatient care 3876

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 252
Female 236
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 339
Black 108
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 146
85 and over 59
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 55
Dementia 37
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 288
hospital care 3264
inpatient care 3264

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 190
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 287
Black 75
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 178
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 31
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 52
Dementia 28
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 129
hospital care 3996
inpatient care 3996

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 149
Female 139
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 217
Black 50
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 86
85 and over 26
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 39
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 50
Dementia 29
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merrillville, IN were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

abdominal surgery 11
catheterization 29
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 22
doctor visit 333
excision 22
gastrointestinal procedures 11
hospital care 2868
inpatient care 2868
open surgery 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS.

Gender
Male 226
Female 258
Ethnicity
Black / African American 132
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 316
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 5
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 127
85 and over 54
Less than 65 107
65 to 74 195

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 50
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Dementia 27
Cancer 16

Education & Training

Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Powers Health
Powers Health Partners

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS from all over the web to help you find the right in Merrillville, IN. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dennis Lynn Streeter, DO, FAAOS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
HOLOGIC INC $4,510 TRIDENT
$4,510
Genentech USA, Inc. $199 Avastin
$49 		Gazyva
$25
$124
ACell, Inc. $176
$176
AbbVie Inc. $175 Synthroid
$175
NUVASIVE, INC. $135 Thoracolumbar
$135
Other $809 Non-GYN Products
$102 		PREVENA
$74 		Trodelvy
$60 		Korlym
$55 		XARACOLL
$43 		Other
$476
Types of Payments
Grant $4,510
Food and Beverage $1,420
Travel and Lodging $50
Gift $23

Biography

Dr. Dennis Streeter is a specialist in general surgery, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. He works in Merrillville, IN. These areas are among his clinical interests: adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), amputation, and cancer surgery. Dr. Streeter is affiliated with Powers Health and St. Mary's Hospital. He attended medical school at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Streeter has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He welcomes new patients at his office inMerrillville, IN as reported by Powers Health.

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