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Dr. Frank Soroka, MD

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(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: pain, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and more.

180 Marble Avenue
Pleasantville, NY 10570

(914) 849-4100

Dr. Frank Soroka, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Pleasantville, NY specializing in family medicine. He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Frank Soroka, MD is affiliated with White Plains Hospital and WHITE PLAINS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC.

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180 Marble Avenue
Pleasantville, NY 10570

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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:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

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.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“"Generally speaking, polypharmacy is the concurrent use of at least five or more medications by a patient," says Dr. Frank Soroka, a ColumbiaDoctors family medicine practitioner at...”—"Story from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: How to avoid the dangers of over medication", The Journal News, July 2018

blood draw	226
diabetes management	27
doctor visit	1807
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
lab tests	1019
nursing home care	138
preventive care	268
thyroid function tests	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	10
vaccines	100
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	155
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

blood draw	210
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	1544
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
lab tests	701
nursing home care	102
preventive care	232
thyroid function tests	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vaccines	81
vascular procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	139
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

blood draw	215
doctor visit	1493
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
lab tests	146
preventive care	131
vaccines	116

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	250
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

blood draw	242
doctor visit	1524
lab tests	184
preventive care	146
vaccines	136

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	143
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

blood draw	173
doctor visit	1673
lab tests	228
nursing home care	80
preventive care	159
vaccines	146

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	134
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

blood draw	260
doctor visit	1548
lab tests	115
nursing home care	39
preventive care	110
vaccines	113

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	139
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

blood draw	237
doctor visit	1507
nursing home care	99
preventive care	135
vaccines	138

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	139
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

blood draw	117
doctor visit	992
nursing home care	14
preventive care	79
vaccines	82

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	125
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

blood draw	363
doctor visit	2211
nursing home care	62
preventive care	44
vaccines	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Soroka, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Frank Soroka, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pleasantville, NY were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	227
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	1591
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lab tests	406
nursing home care	76
preventive care	151
thyroid function tests	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
vaccines	111
vascular procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Soroka, MD.

**Gender**
Female	127
Male	208

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	312
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	122
75 to 84	111
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Soroka, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Soroka, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Frank Soroka, MD graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Memorial University of Newfoundland Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Frank Soroka, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

White Plains Hospital

WHITE PLAINS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Frank Soroka, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.55 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Frank Soroka, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pleasantville, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-18