Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology, oncology (cancer care), general practice and gynecologic oncology. He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University. Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
161 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
New York, NY 10032
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD treated as a gynecologist in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gynecologic procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
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Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD graduated from Cayetano Heredia University. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the OBGYN - Gynecologic Oncology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Cayetano Heredia University
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: OBGYN - Gynecologic Oncology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan, VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan, WellCare, CIGNA, Local 1199, Medicare, AgeWell, UnitedHealthcare, Healthfirst, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Emblem/Hip, Magnacare (National), MVP Health Care, Affinity Health Plan, AETNA, Fidelis Care, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Amida Care, Emblem/GHI, RiverSpring, Quality Health Management, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, MVP Health Care, WellCare, MultiPlan, Aetna, Quality Health Management, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, MagnaCare, Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst and Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexandre Meritens, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Avastin $212 |
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INTERSTIM $161 |
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Dr. Alexandre Meritens works as a general practice and gynecologic oncology. He is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Dr. Meritens's practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
