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Benjamin Michael Fletcher, PA is a pediatric general surgeon in Jacksonville, FL specializing in pediatric general surgery. Benjamin Michael Fletcher, PA is affiliated with Wolfson Children's Hospital and Nemours Children's Health.
800 Prudential Drive 3rd Floor Wolfson
Jacksonville, FL 32207
807 Children's Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.
Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.
This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.
He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Florida.
Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Licensed In: Florida
Benjamin Michael Fletcher, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Benjamin Michael Fletcher, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Great-West Healthcare, MultiPlan PPO, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, HealthSmart, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), First Health, Prime Health, Molina Healthcare, Three Rivers Provider Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21, Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO, Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO, Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO, Star Healthcare Network and Florida Community Care.
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Dr. Benjamin Fletcher is a pediatric general surgery specialist. Dr. Fletcher is professionally affiliated with Wolfson Children's Hospital.
