Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS is a transplant surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in transplant surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.
100 Medical Plaza Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90095
200 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)
The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.
Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.
Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS treated as a transplant surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
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Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2002)
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2008)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$12,439
ZORTRESS $6,033 |
$6,406 |
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$6,540
HEMOBLAST Bellows $6,540 |
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$655
$655 |
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$585
None $477 |
Stivarga $108 |
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$439
Organ Care System $439 |
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$919
Viekira $124 |
Vemlidy $120 |
STRATAFIX $111 |
Biosurgicals $63 |
EVARREST $62 |
Other $439 |
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Dr. Fady Michael Kaldas, MD, FACS has received 7 research payments totaling $2,474,527.
Dr. Fady Kaldas' medical specialty is general practice and transplant surgery. He has indicated that his clinical interests include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver cancer, and liver transplant. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Kaldas takes. Dr. Kaldas obtained his medical school training at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. He has received the following distinctions: Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; Kelly Lee Tarantello Inaugural Chair in Liver Transplantation; and Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors. He is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. According to UCLA Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Kaldas's office in Los Angeles, CA.
