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Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD is a perinatologist in Long Beach, CA specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD is affiliated with Providence.
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1995)
Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (2000)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Licensed In: California
Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Long Beach, CA.
My wife was referred to Dr. Sachar by her OB/GYN. We are so grateful for him and his care. His entire staff is wonderful, there was very little wait time, and he answered all of our questions. He has a great sense of humor and is not afraid to share it with you. I had complete 100% confidence in his expertise from the very first appoint. My wife was pregnant with triplets, and when they came earlier than expected he made a point to call her personally to congratulate her and say this he still thought his prediction of 34 weeks was accurate but they just came early. Haha! 11/10 would definitely recommend.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vikas Sachar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$625
Saxenda $331 |
Wegovy $294 |
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$494
XIFAXAN $436 |
XIFAXANIBSD $37 |
Trulance $20 |
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$340
CANASA $113 |
LINZESS 290 mcg $91 |
GIVLAARI $74 |
VIBERZI $43 |
VIBERZI 100 mg $18 |
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$241
Belviq $241 |
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TALICIA $155 |
AEMCOLO $46 |
MOVANTIK $20 |
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Epclusa $216 |
SUCRAID $178 |
Makena $149 |
QSYMIA $146 |
VOWST $135 |
Other $1,294 |
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Dr. Vikas Sachar is a medical specialist in maternal and fetal medicine. He is a graduate of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. Dr. Sachar's areas of expertise include the following: colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Dr. Sachar appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Providence.
