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Dr. Alexis P. Chidi, MD, PhD, MSPH is a thoracic surgeon in New York, NY specializing in thoracic surgery and general practice. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Alexis P. Chidi, MD, PhD, MSPH is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
1275 York Avenue Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10065
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212) 639-3104 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue New York Ny...
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.
In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:
For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).
Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.
During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.
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. Alexis P. Chidi, MD, PhD, MSPH graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alexis P. Chidi, MD, PhD, MSPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alexis P. Chidi, MD, PhD, MSPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem Essential, Oscar, Fidelis, Fidelis Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Straight NJ Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Carrum Health, Blue Cross Health Plus, Anthem and Remove item.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexis P. Chidi, MD, PhD, MSPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Impella $152 |
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ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $101 |
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Dr. Alexis Chidi sees patients in New York, NY. Her medical specialties are general practice and thoracic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Chidi's clinical interests: esophageal cancer, lung cancer, and mediastinal tumor. She usually is in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. She has received professional recognition including the following: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Surgical Robotics Fellowship; Charles M. Balch M.D. Endowed International Fellowship in Surgical Oncology; and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Chidi is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact her office in New York, NY.
