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Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery
Seth G.S. Medical College
Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, colonoscopy, gallbladder problems, and more.
37 Pratt Avenue
Towanda, PA 18848

Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Troy, PA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS is affiliated with Guthrie, Guthrie Troy Community Hospital and GUTHRIE MEDICAL GROUP PC.

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Office Locations

Address:

285 Guthrie Drive
Troy, PA 16947

Address:

37 Pratt Avenue
Towanda, PA 18848

Some issues Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Troy, PA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 35
doctor visit 151
gastrointestinal procedures 55
hospital care 30
inpatient care 30
minimally invasive procedures 55
preventive care 20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 2
Female 3
Age
85 and over
75 to 84 1
Less than 65
65 to 74 2

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 7
High Cholesterol 6
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 4
Depression 4
Chronic Kidney Disease 3
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 3
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer 1

Education & Training

Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. He completed residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College

Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Guthrie
Guthrie Troy Community Hospital
GUTHRIE MEDICAL GROUP PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 92 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chetan Merchant, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Troy, PA. 

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Biography

Dr. Chetan Merchant's specialty is general surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Merchant average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: anorectal problems, gallbladder problems, and colon problems. Dr. Merchant is professionally affiliated with Guthrie. His practice in Troy, PA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. Before performing his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, and a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Merchant attended Seth G.S. Medical College for medical school.

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