Dr. Edward Chan, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Edward Chan, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.
110 Irving Street, NW GA-4
Washington, DC 20010
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.
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.
Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.
A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.
Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chan, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Chan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Washington, DC were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chan, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Chan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Edward Chan, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2013)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Edward Chan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Edward Chan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Virginia Premier Health Plan, Cigna, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Chan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$48,959
Spin $38,942 |
SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, 120V, 60Hz $10,017 |
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$22,889
Da Vinci Surgical System $17,889 |
ION $3,000 |
DA VINCI SP $2,000 |
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$17,363
SPiN Perc Localization Needle 19ga x 105mm, 1cm marking zone $13,776 |
SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, 120V, 60Hz $2,587 |
EVIS EXERA II ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE $922 |
SINGLE USE SUCTION VALVE (Sterile) $22 |
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$13,580
Olympus Laparoscopes $5,535 |
Olympus EBUS Bronchoscopes $4,305 |
Single Use Aspiration Needle $3,690 |
ViziShot Respiratory Needles $50 |
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$1,845
Battery-Powered Devices $300 |
Beacon $62 |
iDrive Ultra $18 |
$1,465 |
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$6,021
LINX Reflux Management System $1,322 |
Sonicision $1,000 |
HARMONIC Product Family $809 |
ENDOFLIP $179 |
ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $158 |
Other $2,553 |
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Dr. Edward Chan's area of specialization is thoracic surgery. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.
