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Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD is a pediatric urologist in New York, NY specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.
Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.
This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.
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.
Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1988)
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, United Healthcare Medicare, Aetna HMO, WellCare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Healthfirst, Cigna, Anthem, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), United Healthcare Empire Plan, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, Oxford Health Plans Metro/Core/Charter, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, VNSNY CHOICE HMO, Aetna - NYP, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Aetna-NYP EPO/POS, VNSNY CHOICE and WorldWide Medical.
According to our sources, Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, FAAP, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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AirSeal $114 |
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Infyna Chic $16 |
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Dr. Dix Poppas sees patients in New York, NY. His medical specialty is pediatric urology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Poppas include bladder cancer, pain, and hematuria (blood in urine). He usually is in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Fidelis Care, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending Eastern Virginia Medical School, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School. His distinctions include: Eastern Virginia Medical School Summer Student Research Scholar; Listed in Best Doctors in America; and Selected to the the New York Super Doctors list. He is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. NewYork-Presbyterian reports that Dr. Poppas is accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.
