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Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD

Accepting New Patients

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: rectal surgery, colorectal surgery procedures, appendicitis, and more.

350 Engle Street 3rd Floor, Medical Suites
Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 894-0400

Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD is a vascular surgeon in Englewood, NJ specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD is affiliated with Englewood Health and MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC.

Office Locations

Address:

350 Engle Street 3rd Floor, Medical Suites
Englewood, NJ 07631

Some issues Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

abdominal imaging	56
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	277
dialysis access procedures	24
doctor visit	634
excision	37
hospital care	615
inpatient care	615
pelvic imaging	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	1704
vascular procedures	1953

**Gender**
Male	759
Female	1008

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1378
Black	184
Hispanic	108
Asian	72
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	513
From 75 to 84	651
85 and over	471
Less than 65	132

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	83
abdominal surgery	10
anastomosis	25
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	270
dialysis access procedures	49
doctor visit	633
emergency care	14
excision	32
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	582
inpatient care	582
open surgery	10
pelvic imaging	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	1618
vascular procedures	1853

**Gender**
Male	750
Female	1010

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1354
Black	177
Hispanic	127
Asian	73
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	648
85 and over	464
Less than 65	154

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	26
abdominal surgery	18
catheterization	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	137
dialysis access procedures	13
doctor visit	612
emergency care	17
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	663
inpatient care	663
open surgery	18
pelvic imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	1166
vascular procedures	1312

**Gender**
Male	1408
Female	1756

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2446
Black	308
Hispanic	206
Asian	116
Other	88
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	988
From 75 to 84	1096
85 and over	836
Less than 65	244

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	11
abdominal surgery	23
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	68
doctor visit	490
excision	47
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	505
inpatient care	505
open surgery	23
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	919
vascular procedures	1037

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	715

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	965
Black	130
Hispanic	119
Asian	64
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	331
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	28
abdominal surgery	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
doctor visit	338
excision	48
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	426
inpatient care	426
open surgery	26
pelvic imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	762
vascular procedures	862

**Gender**
Male	477
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	826
Black	113
Hispanic	91
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	310
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	25
abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	190
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	318
inpatient care	318
open surgery	24
pelvic imaging	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	724
vascular procedures	794

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	90
Hispanic	96
Asian	56
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	276
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	158
emergency care	11
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	350
inpatient care	350
open surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	568
vascular procedures	623

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	80
Hispanic	80
Asian	51
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	218
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	162
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	316
inpatient care	316
open surgery	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	276
vascular procedures	303

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	57
Hispanic	49
Asian	34
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	143
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

abdominal surgery	40
doctor visit	400
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	501
inpatient care	501
open surgery	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	284
vascular procedures	281

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Englewood, NJ were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	38
abdominal surgery	22
anastomosis	25
catheterization	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	160
dialysis access procedures	29
doctor visit	402
emergency care	14
excision	41
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	475
inpatient care	475
open surgery	22
pelvic imaging	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	894
vascular procedures	1006

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD.

**Gender**
Female	643
Male	507

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	113
Asian / Pacific Islander	50
Non-Hispanic White	870
Hispanic	87
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	24

**Age**
85 and over	304
75 to 84	410
Less than 65	86
65 to 74	349

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at North Shore University Hospital. He is certified by the General Surgery (American Board of Surgery) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: North Shore University Hospital

Board Certification: General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Englewood Health

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC

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.

Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, MHBP, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, QualCare, GEHA, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

MHBP

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

QualCare

GEHA

MVP Health Care

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellPoint

UnitedHealthcare

NALC

Clover Health

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

APWU

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Englewood, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fred Wolodiger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$353 Pico $174	Regranex $105	Santyl $46	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $19	$10
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$305 GATTEX $305
TEI Biosciences Inc	$196 SurgiMend $196
KCI USA, Inc	$189 VAC VERAFLO $173	Surgical Mgmt Therapy $17
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$173 Recon-Skin and Wound $84	Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $22	$67
Other	$1,187 AlloDerm $147	STENTS $145	AFX $98	XARELTO $95	Phasix Mesh $54	Other $647

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,052
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$275
Education	$77

Biography

Dr. Fred Wolodiger practices vascular surgery in Englewood, NJ. These areas are among his clinical interests: pain, leg ulcers, and stroke. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Englewood, NJ.