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Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

International

Professional interests include: partial splenectomy, muscle biopsy, laparoscopic splenectomy, and more.

1386b West 7th Street Suite 100
San Pedro, CA 90732

(310) 514-5219

Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD is a bariatric surgeon in San Pedro, CA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from International. Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD is affiliated with Providence, Dignity Health, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and St Mary Medical Center Long Beach.

Office Locations

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

1386b West 7th Street Suite 100
San Pedro, CA 90732

(310) 514-5219

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St Mary Medical Center Long Beach

432 E 10th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813

(562) 491-7935

(562) 432-7930

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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.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Pedro, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Pedro, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	337
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Pedro, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	327
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Pedro, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	280
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
weight management	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	183

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Pedro, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	215
gastrointestinal procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
weight management	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	26
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	26
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Pedro, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	15
weight management	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD graduated from International. She completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Surgery General Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: International

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: Surgery General Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Dignity Health

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

St Mary Medical Center Long Beach

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, United Healthcare HMO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage and Health Net HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Malgorzata V. Stanczyk, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

United Healthcare HMO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$10,015 Da Vinci Surgical System $10,015
Covidien LP	$1,852 LigaSure $601	GastriSail $212	Endo GIA $149	iDrive $149	Valleylab $80	Other $660
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,661 BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $673	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $488	GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $248	SEAMGUARD $160	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforcement $91
Ethicon Inc.	$1,151 Endoscopy Endocutters $609	STRATAFIX $459	Sutures $83
Ethicon US, LLC	$844 Enseal X1 $123	Endoscopy: Endocutters $120	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $115	HARMONIC Product Family $91	Echelon Flex $68	Other $327
Other	$2,080 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $430	Signia $331	ENTEREG $155	Wegovy $129	NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $95	Other $940

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,039
Food and Beverage	$6,488
Travel and Lodging	$3,043
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$32

Biography

Dr. Malgorzata Stanczyk's specialties are general surgery and bariatric surgery. In addition to English, she speaks Polish. Her areas of expertise include the following: laparoscopic gastrostomy, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and pancreatectomy (pancreas removal). Dr. Stanczyk's professional affiliations include Dignity Health and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. She obtained her medical school training at International and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Stanczyk accepts several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. According to Dignity Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Long Beach, CA.