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Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD is a pediatrician in New York, NY specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.
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.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in 2003. He completed residency at Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland). He is certified by the Board Certification: pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Poznan University of Medical Sciences (2003)
Residency: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
Board Certification: Board Certification: pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), United Healthcare Medicare, Aetna HMO, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, Affinity Health Plan, GHI CBP, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Anthem, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), United Healthcare Empire Plan, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, Oxford Health Plans Metro/Core/Charter, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Aetna - NYP, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Aetna-NYP EPO/POS and WorldWide Medical.
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SUCRAID $741 |
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SIMPONI ARIA $145 |
REMICADE $56 |
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Humira $201 |
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ENDOFLIP $50 |
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Lotronex $34 |
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(815) Thiola $28 |
PillCam SB $24 |
GATTEX $24 |
Livmarli $17 |
AcipHex Sprinkle $14 |
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Dr. Thomas Ciecierega's medical specialty is pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics. His clinical interests include polypectomy (polyp removal), achalasia, and celiac disease. Dr. Ciecierega accepts several insurance carriers, including Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), Anthem, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He is a graduate of Poznan University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Ciecierega has received professional recognition including the following: Graduated Magna Cum Laude Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Biology. He speaks Polish. He is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. He welcomes new patients at his office inBrooklyn, NY as reported by NewYork-Presbyterian.
