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Dr. Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP is a pediatric urologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Georgia Urology.
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Georgia Urology
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.
During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.
The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Dr. Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1990. He completed residency at Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Georgia.
Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1990)
Residency: Columbia University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Licensed In: Georgia
Dr. Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access HMO, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Elect Choice, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Coventry HMO, Galaxy PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Preferred Plan of Georgia PPO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, SouthCare PPO, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare, Aetna Managed Choice, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Amerigroup Medicaid, Coventry, Beech Street, CCN PPO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Kaiser Permanente, Piedmont Choice, Aetna GA Community Network, Blue Cross / BCBS Indemnity/PAR/Traditional, MyHealth360 LocalPlus IN, Piedmont Exclusive, Surest, Blue Cross / BCBS POS, Aetna Whole Health, UMR (Tier 2), Aetna Open Choice, CoventryOne HMO, Mutually Preferred PPO, Blue / BCBS Choice HMO, NovaNet PPO, LocalPlus/LocalPlusIN, Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Blue / BCBS Choice PPO, Preferred Plan of Georgia POS, Blue / BCBS POS SHBP, Bind (Surest) on demand health insurance, Ambetter Core Network, Blue / BCBS Cross FEP Basic/ FEP Standard, Healthscope Benefits, Blue / BCBS Open Access POS, Choice Fund LocalPlus/Choice Fund LocalPlusIN, Blue / BCBS HMO SHBP, Aetna CVS Health ACA Plan, Aetna Traditional/National Advantage and BlueHPN (High Performance Network).
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$178,090
DEFLUX $171,923 |
$6,167 |
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$130,838
DEFLUX $73,521 |
DEFLUX METAL NEEDLE $57,317 |
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$39,665
DEFLUX $39,529 |
XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $31 |
$105 |
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$1,791
Cryo Probe $1,791 |
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$949
DAVINCI XI $750 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $199 |
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$3,117
ORGOVYX $343 |
GENERAL - THERAPIES $257 |
AirSeal $234 |
LITHOVUE $217 |
URO - Biopsy $210 |
Other $1,857 |
| $212,374 | |
| $65,744 | |
| $40,800 | |
| $12,566 | |
| $10,295 | |
| $12,672 |
Dr. Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP has received 8 research payments totaling $7,754.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP.
| Georgia Cryotherapy LP | 2013 | $1,142.94 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partner Interest |
| Georgia Cryotherapy LP | 2015 | $847.90 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partner Interest |
| Georgia Cryotherapy LP | 2014 | $728.53 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partner Interest |
Dr Kirsch earned his medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center in New York, where he received two NIH Research Fellowship Awards and was inducted into Sigma Xi Research Society. In 2006, he was honored by his medical school as the Master Teacher in Urology. He completed both a residency in general surgery and urology at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York. He completed his fellowship in pediatric urology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he was an American Foundation for Urological Diseases Scholar.
