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Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS

Specializes in: General Surgery
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), bowel surgery, hernia surgery, and more.
3140 Nw Medical Center Lane Suite 120
Lake City, FL 32055

Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS is a general surgeon in Faribault, MN specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS is affiliated with Allina Health, HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Lake City Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

100 State Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021

Address:

3140 Nw Medical Center Lane Suite 120
Lake City, FL 32055

Some issues Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS 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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS treated as a general surgeon in Faribault, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

diagnostic procedures 56
doctor visit 181
gastrointestinal procedures 56
hospital care 160
inpatient care 160
minimally invasive procedures 56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS.

Gender
Female 24
Male 14
Age
85 and over 1
75 to 84 10
Less than 65 3
65 to 74 17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 22
High Cholesterol 15
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 10
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 2
Cancer 2

Education & Training

Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. She has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health
HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 43 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS from all over the web to help you find the right in Faribault, MN. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Julie Ann Zachwieja, DO, BS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $7,689 Da Vinci Surgical System
$7,689
Mallinckrodt LLC $121 OFIRMEV
$121
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $113 Adempas
$113
Actavis Pharma Inc $96 TEFLARO
$96
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $16 RELISTOR ORAL
$16
Types of Payments
Education $7,000
Food and Beverage $609
Travel and Lodging $426

Biography

Dr. Julie Zachwieja is a general surgery specialist. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: bowel surgery, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and breast procedures. Dr. Zachwieja attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Henry Ford Hospital for residency. Dr. Zachwieja is affiliated with Allina Health and HCA Florida Healthcare.

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