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Dr. Joseph N. Kidd Jr., MD is a pediatric general surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Joseph N. Kidd Jr., MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, University Health, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital.
4499 Medical Drive Suite 347
San Antonio, TX 78229
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
8210 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75231
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.
Dr. Joseph N. Kidd Jr., MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals (2001)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Joseph N. Kidd Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joseph N. Kidd Jr., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Three Rivers, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, WellPoint, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, 6 Degrees - Transplant, LifeTrac - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Entrust - TPA, EBSO - TPA and Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph N. Kidd Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $30 |
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Endo GIA $17 |
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CoolSeal Generator $17 |
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VAC THERAPY $14 |
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Dr. Joseph Kidd works as a pediatric general surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), consultation, and appendicitis. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Dr. Kidd obtained his medical school training at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His professional affiliations include the University Health, Methodist Physicians, and CHRISTUS Health.
