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Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Spokane, WA specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Holy Family Hospital, Providence Mount Carmel Hospital and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Childrens Hospital.
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.
Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD graduated from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in 1988. He completed residency at University of Alberta Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Pediatric Surgery and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (1988)
Residency: University of Alberta Affiliated Hospitals (1994)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Pediatric Surgery
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, CIGNA PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Regence Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Winston K. Y. Chan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $129 |
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MEDLINE $107 |
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Exparel $34 |
HAKIM $27 |
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CONTINENCE CARE $18 |
FreeStyle Libre $17 |
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Dr. Winston Chan's area of specialization is pediatric general surgery. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Chan include adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and achalasia. Dr. Chan's professional affiliations include Providence Mount Carmel Hospital and Providence Holy Family Hospital. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry. Dr. Chan has an open panel in Spokane, WA according to Doctor.com. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alberta, Dr. Chan attended the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry for medical school.
