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Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP is a pediatric urologist in Purchase, NY specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.
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3010 Westchester Avenue 2nd Floor, Suite 208
Purchase, NY 10577
525 East 68th Street F-918
New York, NY 10065
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525 East 68th Street F-918, Suite F-935
New York, NY 10065
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.
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.
Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1988)
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Urology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Healthfirst, Cigna, Anthem, United Healthcare Empire Plan, United Healthcare Compass, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, Freedom, Community Plan, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, HMO, EPO/POS, Aetna-NYP, Aetna - NYP, Blue Access, EPO, PPO, CHP, Metro/Core/Charter, VNSNY CHOICE, WorldWide Medical and Liberty.
According to our sources, Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in Purchase, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dix Phillip Poppas, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Dix Poppas is a specialist in pediatric urology. His clinical interests include bladder cancer, pain, and inguinal hernia. He is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Poppas obtained his medical school training at Eastern Virginia Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School. He can accept United Healthcare Compass, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Poppas has received professional recognition including the following: American Foundation for Urologic Disease Summer Student Research Scholar 1985 Read more; American Foundation for Urologic Disease Summer Student Research Scholar; and Best Basic Science Research Paper, Society for University Urology Residents, Lake Tahoe, CA. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.
