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Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Professional interests include: colorectal surgery procedures, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), lymph node procedures, and more.

7630 Sw 34 Manor Suite 450
Davie, FL 33328

(954) 372-1429

Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD is a general surgeon in Davie, FL specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Westside Hospital HCA Florida University Hospital.

Office Locations

7630 Sw 34 Manor Suite 450
Davie, FL 33328

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	122
excision	30
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
lymph node procedures	29
open surgery	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	119
excision	27
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
lymph node procedures	13
open surgery	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2014 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, excision and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	25
catheterization	14
device removal	12
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	111
excision	41
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
lymph node procedures	16
open surgery	41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	20
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, breast procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	101
excision	14
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
open surgery	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	54
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	16
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	127
excision	33
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
lymph node procedures	17
open surgery	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	118
excision	15
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lymph node procedures	15
open surgery	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	116
excision	13
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lymph node procedures	26
open surgery	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2019 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	102
excision	14
lymph node procedures	27
open surgery	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	93
excision	16
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lymph node procedures	16
open surgery	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated as a general surgeon in Davie, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

breast procedures	17
catheterization	14
device removal	12
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	106
excision	22
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lymph node procedures	19
open surgery	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD.

**Gender**
Female	95
Male	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	74
Hispanic	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	39
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	44

Education & Training

He completed residency at North Shore University Hospital. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: North Shore University Hospital (1998)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Westside Hospital HCA Florida University Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Davie, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$19,138 Da Vinci Surgical System $19,138
Celgene Corporation	$275 Abraxane $275
Ethicon US, LLC	$273 STRATAFIX $115	Echelon Circular $56	Certus 140 $47	VISTASEAL $15	$40
Endomagnetics Ltd	$174 Magtrace $174
Genentech USA, Inc.	$130 $130
Other	$845 Lutathera $129	MammoSite $106	OFIRMEV $88	WALLFLEX BILIARY RX STENTS $86	CONMED Hemostasis $79	Other $358

**Types of Payments**
Education	$14,500
Food and Beverage	$3,210
Travel and Lodging	$3,123

Biography

Dr. Ihor Pidhorecky's areas of specialization are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Pidhorecky (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Ukrainian. His areas of expertise include the following: cancer surgery, liver disease, and axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). Dr. Pidhorecky is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. Dr. Pidhorecky's education and training includes medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and residency at North Shore University Hospital. He has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients.