Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD is an urologist in Boston, MA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
165 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
52 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.
Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:
If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.
Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD treated as an urologist in Boston, MA were urologic procedures.
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Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Maine Community Health Options, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erica Lee Ditkoff, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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BOTOX $99 |
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XIAFLEX $43 |
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rezum Generator $35 |
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Dr. Erica Ditkoff, who practices in Boston, MA and Waltham, MA, is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). She is especially interested in benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), hematuria (blood in urine), and vasectomy. She seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more. After completing medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Ditkoff performed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
