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Dr. Dix P. Poppas, MD, FACS 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 P. Poppas, MD, FACS is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.
3010 Westchester Avenue 2nd Floor, Suite 208
Purchase, NY 10577
525 East 68th Street Suite F-935, F-918
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 P. Poppas, MD, FACS graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1988. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1988)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Dix P. Poppas, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dix P. Poppas, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Healthfirst, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, United Healthcare Empire Plan, United Healthcare Compass, Freedom, Community Plan, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, HMO, EPO/POS, Blue Access, EPO, PPO, CHP, Metro/Core/Charter, VNSNY CHOICE, WorldWide Medical and Liberty.
According to our sources, Dr. Dix P. Poppas, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dix P. Poppas, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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AirSeal $114 |
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Infyna Chic $16 |
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Dr. Dix Poppas works as a pediatric urology. His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, pain, and inguinal hernia. He seems to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare Compass, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Poppas studied medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He has received the following distinctions: HONORS AND AWARDS Selected to the the; New York Super Doctors list; and Voted one of New York Super Doctors. He is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. According to Weill Cornell Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Poppas's office in.
