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Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ohio State University College of Medicine (1991)
Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, hysterectomy (uterus removal), osteoporosis, and more.
8188 Jog Road Suite 203
Boynton Beach, FL 33472

Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH AND BODY LLC and HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

View Doctor's Full Profile (561) 740-1911

Office Locations

1395 S State Road 7 Suite 450
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 798-1233
(561) 798-1655
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HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

8188 Jog Road Suite 203
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 740-1911
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Some issues Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

  • A large baby or birth to multiple children
  • Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
  • Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
  • Baby with a developmental disorder
  • Irregular fetal heartbeat
  • Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

  • Labor not progressing
  • Fetus switching position during labor
  • Distressed infant
  • Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
  • Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

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.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 41
cytology 37
doctor visit 79
gynecologic pathology 37
gynecologic procedures 41
lab tests 27
pelvic imaging 15
preventive care 37
ultrasound (sonogram) 15
women's imaging 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 25
cytology 26
doctor visit 72
gynecologic pathology 26
gynecologic procedures 25
lab tests 36
preventive care 26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 69
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2013

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 16
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2014 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 24
cytology 19
doctor visit 89
gynecologic pathology 19
gynecologic procedures 24
lab tests 53
preventive care 19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 61
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2014

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2015 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 21
cytology 15
doctor visit 86
gynecologic pathology 15
gynecologic procedures 21
lab tests 39
pelvic imaging 13
preventive care 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 13
women's imaging 13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 110
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 19
cytology 26
doctor visit 88
gynecologic pathology 26
gynecologic procedures 19
lab tests 43
pelvic imaging 16
preventive care 26
ultrasound (sonogram) 16
women's imaging 16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 45
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2016

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2017 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 28
cytology 13
doctor visit 99
gynecologic pathology 13
gynecologic procedures 28
lab tests 46
pelvic imaging 15
preventive care 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 15
women's imaging 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 60
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2017

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2018 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 27
doctor visit 88
gynecologic procedures 27
lab tests 30
pelvic imaging 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 15
women's imaging 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2018

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2019 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 27
cytology 14
doctor visit 89
gynecologic pathology 14
gynecologic procedures 27
lab tests 34
preventive care 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 51
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 25
doctor visit 46
gynecologic procedures 25
lab tests 23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 40
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2020

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2021 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 21
doctor visit 68
gynecologic procedures 21
lab tests 22
pelvic imaging 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 12
women's imaging 12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 44
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL during 2022 were lab tests, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 18
doctor visit 91
gynecologic procedures 18
lab tests 24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 47
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 36
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD in 2022

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 30
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Wellington, FL were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

breast exam 25
cytology 21
doctor visit 81
gynecologic pathology 21
gynecologic procedures 25
lab tests 34
pelvic imaging 14
preventive care 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 14
women's imaging 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 49
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 7
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 7
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 1
Cancer 0

Education & Training

Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1991. He is certified by the obstetrics and gynecology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1991)

Board Certification: obstetrics and gynecology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH AND BODY LLC
HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wellington, FL. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-01-04 
Dr Keith Aqua saved my life and my uterus and is a CREDIT TO HIS PROFESSION. I have never met a more kinder, gentler physician. I came in for a "routine PAP smear" but when he examined me and noticed something was NOT right. He insisted [even though I was asymptomatic] I come back the very next day for a follow up and ultrasound and when I told him about my rigid work schedule, he insisted his office staff work around me even if meant he would come in earlier or stay late. Turns out I had massive fibroid tumors. He brought me in to explain the procedure and to sign consents, he drew diagrams and went into the thorough detail and recommended I bring whoever I needed for my support system. He stayed with me in the office and answered any and ALL my questions. I had 30. In the preoperative holding area, he went over the procedure AGAIN but most importantly, he made sure I was COMFORTABLE. When he operated on me at Palms West Hospital (Loxahatchee, FL), he opened me and found 2.5x the amount shown on the ultrasound AND adhesives along my uterine lining. MOST DOCTORS would've saved themselves the trouble but he stuck it out in the OR and removed every single fibroid AND the adhesives. He gave me a fighting chance at reproduction especially since I was 29 with NO kids. He followed up and gave me the attention and care I needed. He insisted I follow up regularly and was gentle with me each and every time. I would highly recommend him.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Acessa Health Inc. $149,267 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$149,267
AbbVie, Inc. $87,731 Orilissa
$70,831 		Lupron
$16,900
AbbVie Inc. $51,786 ORIAHNN
$46,191 		Orilissa
$5,466 		LO LOESTRIN FE
$94 		Humira
$35
Myovant Sciences Inc. $32,891 MYFEMBREE
$32,891
Lupin Inc. $31,871 SOLOSEC
$31,871
Other $46,313 MYFEMBREE
$14,592 		ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$8,663 		BIJUVA
$7,324 		IMVEXXY
$2,080 		ANNOVERA
$2,034 		Other
$11,619
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $206,664
Consulting Fee $139,007
Travel and Lodging $39,217
Food and Beverage $14,408
Honoraria $400
Other $163

Research Payments

Dr. Keith Andrew Aqua, MD has received 380 research payments totaling $2,043,149.

Biography

Dr. Keith Aqua, who practices in Wellington, FL and Boynton Beach, FL, is a medical specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Aqua attended medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Aqua include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), high risk pregnancy, and ovarian cancer. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Aqua is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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