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Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Northeast Ohio Medical University (1988)

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, cancer surgery, and more.

242 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440

(978) 669-5690

Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD is a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Health and UMass Memorial Health - Harrington.

Office Locations

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington

100 South Street
Southbridge, MA 01550

(508) 765-7897

(860) 870-1306

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UMass Memorial Health - Harrington

242 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440

(978) 669-5690

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94 South Street
Southbridge, MA 01550

(508) 764-6966

(508) 764-2457

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Some issues Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2023

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debridement

excisional debridement

minor procedures

In 2012, Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excisional debridement, and minor procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	66
doctor visit	99
excision	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	612
doctor visit	1024
excision	472
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	19
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	822
doctor visit	857
excision	638
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	28
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	52
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	773
doctor visit	448
excision	524
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	25
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	646
doctor visit	336
excision	432
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	25
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	58
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	672
doctor visit	321
excision	458
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	19
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Dementia	27
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	689
doctor visit	472
excision	493
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minor procedures	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	553
doctor visit	519
excision	343
minor procedures	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	447
doctor visit	503
excision	308
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minor procedures	46

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	34
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated as a general surgeon in Southbridge, MA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and hospital care.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	586
doctor visit	464
excision	414
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minor procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Female	62
Male	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	75
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1988. He completed residency at OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (1988)

Residency: OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial Health

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$785 $785
Organogenesis Inc.	$544 Puraply Antimicrobial $290	PuraPly $125	Puraply/Affinity/NuTech $101	Apligraf $28
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$148 $148
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$124 Santyl $98	Oasis $25
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$90 $90
Other	$237 ENTRE $78	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $57	DERMACELL $28	endoform $16	$58

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,191
Travel and Lodging	$737

Biography

Dr. Konstantino Avradopoulos' specialty is general surgery. His education and training includes medical school at Northeast Ohio Medical University and residency at OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Dr. Avradopoulos's clinical interests include cancer surgery, breast surgery, and esophageal surgery. He is conversant in Greek. He is affiliated with Heywood Hospital and UMass Memorial Health. Dr. Avradopoulos welcomes new patients at his office inGardner, MA as reported by Heywood Hospital.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Konstantino A. Avradopoulos, MD in 2023

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