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Dr. Erin Alexis Teeple, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in pediatric general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Erin Alexis Teeple, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.
106 Irving Street, NW Physicians Office Building Suite 2100N
Washington, DC 20010
2233 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Floor 3
Washington, DC 20007
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Colectomy (Colon Resection)
Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.
A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.
After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:
An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.
Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.
A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
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. Erin Alexis Teeple, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2005. She completed residency at Cooper University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery, Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2005)
Residency: Cooper University Hospital (2006)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Licensed In: District of Columbia
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Dr. Erin Alexis Teeple, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, HealthSpring, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, Innovation Health: POS, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, United Student Resources, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, Innovation Health: POS Plus and PPO and PPO Plus.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erin Alexis Teeple, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$1,225
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,225 |
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Travel and Lodging | $1,222 |
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Food and Beverage | $3 |
Dr. Erin Teeple is a specialist in colon & rectal surgery and pediatric general surgery. She works in Washington, DC. Clinical interests for Dr. Teeple include perianal abscess, diverticular disease, and hemorrhoidectomy (surgical hemorrhoid removal). Dr. Teeple is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans. She is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Her medical residency was performed at Christiana Care Health System, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Cooper University Hospital. Dr. Teeple is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and Children's Hospital. She has an open panel in Washington, DC according to Doctor.com.