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Dr. Thomas Schumann Vates, MD is a pediatric urologist in Long Branch, NJ specializing in pediatric urology and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Schumann Vates, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Saint Peter's Healthcare System, Monmouth Medical Center and The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center.
The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Thomas Schumann Vates, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1985)
Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Thomas Schumann Vates, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Thomas Schumann Vates, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Consumer Health Plan, Health Network America Inc. and Local 825 Welfare Fund.
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Dr. Thomas Vates' specialty is pediatric urology. In his practice, Dr. Vates focuses on robotic surgery. His professional affiliations include Saint Peter's Healthcare System and Monmouth Medical Center. He attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Vates trained at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and The University Hospital, Newark. He is in-network for Cigna, Aetna, and AmeriHealth insurance.
