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Dr. Kirk W. Reichard, MS, MD is a pediatrician in Wilmington, DE specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric surgery and pediatric general surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Kirk W. Reichard, MS, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours Children's Health and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.
Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.
This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.
By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.
Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.
Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.
Dr. Kirk W. Reichard, MS, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals (1995)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Kirk W. Reichard, MS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kirk W. Reichard, MS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, AmeriHealth, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Three Rivers Provider Network, Keystone Health Plan East, Geisinger Health Plan, AvMed, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO, Interlink Transplant, Lifetrac Transplant, Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21, Six Degrees Health Transplant, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO, Star Healthcare Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Insurance Administrators of America, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL, Delaware Medicare, Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Six Degrees Health-Tribado, Keystone First CHIP, Priority Partners John Hopkins, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Kirk W. Reichard, MS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kirk W. Reichard, MS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Hip $369 |
EXPEDIUM $19 |
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HARMONIC Product Family $169 |
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SPY-PHI SYSTEM $85 |
KNEES $79 |
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HARMONIC Product Family $20 |
Echelon; Endopath $17 |
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ThrombateIII $21 |
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MICROFIXATION - THORACIC $19 |
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Dr. Kirk Reichard is a specialist in pediatric general surgery and general pediatrics. His areas of expertise include the following: cancer surgery, newborn care, and gallbladder problems. AvMed, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Reichard takes. Dr. Reichard is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois for residency. He has received professional recognition including the following: Best Doctors in America; America s Top Surgeons; and "Great Docs for Kids. Dr. Reichard's professional affiliations include Nemours Children's Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Reichard welcomes new patients at his office inWilmington, DE as reported by Jefferson Health.
