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Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS

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Specializes in: Wound Care and General Surgery

University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: skin lesions (growths or marks), thyroid surgery, breast surgery, and more.

3 Lyon Place Suite 100
Ogdensburg, NY 13669

(315) 713-5300

Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS is a wound care provider in Ogdensburg, NY specializing in wound care and general surgery. She graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS is affiliated with Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and ADIRONDACK SURGICAL GROUP LLP.

Office Locations

Address:

3 Lyon Place Suite 100
Ogdensburg, NY 13669

Some issues Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	14
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

doctor visit	55
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	33
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	68
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	226
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	42
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	135

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	33
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	126
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	262
gastrointestinal procedures	76
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
minimally invasive procedures	76
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	54

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	34
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	176
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	371
excision	23
gastrointestinal procedures	87
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	87
minor procedures	26
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	49
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	258
diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	882
gastrointestinal procedures	253
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
minimally invasive procedures	253
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	190

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS treated as a wound care provider in Ogdensburg, NY were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	157
diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	362
excision	23
gastrointestinal procedures	116
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	116
minor procedures	26
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	73
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	16
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at General Surgery | St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: General Surgery | St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

ADIRONDACK SURGICAL GROUP LLP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Medicaid Managed Care plans: Fidelis

PPO, HMO plans: CDPHP

Medicare Managed Care plans: Excellus

Medicaid Managed Care plans: Total Care

PPO, HMO plans: EmblemHealth/GHI

PPO, HMO plans: CIGNA

Medicare Managed Care plans: Aetna

PPO, HMO plans: Aetna

PPO, HMO plans: UHC

Medicare Managed Care plans: Today's Options

PPO, HMO plans: MVP

Government programs: Tricare

Medicaid Managed Care plans: Excellus

Medicare Managed Care plans: WellCare

Healthcare Exchange plans: Fidelis

PPO, HMO plans: Excellus

Healthcare Exchange plans: CDPHP

PPO, HMO plans: POMCO

Medicare Managed Care plans: UHC

PPO, HMO plans: MultiPlan/PHCS

Medicaid Managed Care plans: UHC

Healthcare Exchange plans: Excellus

Medicare Managed Care plans: MVP

Government programs: Medicaid

Government programs: Medicare

Healthcare Exchange plans: Health Republic

Healthcare Exchange plans: Today's Options

Healthcare Exchange plans: MVP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Emily Szczech, DO, FACOS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$91 SPY Technology $91
Organogenesis Inc.	$70 PuraPly AM $29	Apligraf $24	PuraPly $17
Ethicon US, LLC	$61 EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) $61
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$48 XIAFLEX $48
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$38 XTANDI $38
Other	$115 Pico $19	DIFICID $16	Nubeqa $14	Xofigo $14	ZYTIGA $14	Other $38

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$422

Biography

Dr. Emily Szczech is a medical specialist in general surgery and wound care. Clinical interests for Dr. Szczech include breast surgery, thyroid surgery, and endoscopy. She studied medicine at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Szczech is affiliated with Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.