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Dr. Joshua M. Smith, MD is a pediatrician in Idaho Falls, ID specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Joshua M. Smith, MD is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Optum, Optum Idaho and ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIABETES AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER PA.
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
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. Joshua M. Smith, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2007. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2007)
Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Licensed In: Idaho
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua M. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,910
Dexcom CGM $2,807 |
DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $103 |
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$1,586
t-slim insulin pump $1,486 |
t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ $55 |
t:slim X2 insulin pump $45 |
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Norditropin $337 |
Tresiba $184 |
Ozempic $109 |
RYBELSUS $84 |
Levemir $65 |
Other $208 |
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$462
FreeStyle Libre $235 |
Xience Alpine coronary stent system $167 |
FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $23 |
Diabetes Care $20 |
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Omnipod $393 |
SKYTROFA $367 |
GENOTROPIN $230 |
Tymlos $189 |
XARELTO $162 |
Other $2,667 |
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Dr. Joshua M. Smith, MD has received 1068 research payments totaling $3,814,563.
Dr. Joshua Smith's specialties are pediatric endocrinology and general pediatrics. He practices in Idaho Falls, ID. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Smith trained at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia for his residency. He has a special interest in adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), obesity, and diabetes. He is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
