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Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD is a pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and CHILDREN'S SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD.
3401 CIVIC CENTER BOULEVARD
Philadelphia, PA 19104
550 S. Goddard Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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.
Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the General Surgery - American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery - American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: General Surgery - American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Holly L. Hedrick, FACS, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $10,558.
Dr. Holly Hedrick is a general pediatrics specialist in Philadelphia, PA and King of Prussia, PA. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. These areas are among her clinical interests: congenital diaphragmatic hernia, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and cancer. Dr. Hedrick's patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She has received professional recognition including the following: Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Surgery. She is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
