Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Burlington, NC specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.
1234 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
407 Crutchfield Street
Durham, NC 27704
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.
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.
By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.
Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.
Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Burlington, NC were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.
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Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2004)
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals (2011)
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.53 out of 5 stars based on 79 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlington, NC.
I would not recommend her to treat a dog, much less a human being! She stated to me that performing an ablation of a nerve was the only care she could recommend for me instead of fixing the problem(s) causing the pain. Sounds like more pain killing prescription to me.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$25,643
SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $10,071 |
SYNECOR Biomaterial $7,542 |
GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $5,870 |
BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $1,292 |
SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $298 |
Other $571 |
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$6,459
LigaSure $2,405 |
Signia $954 |
ENDO GIA ULTRA $281 |
ProGrip $243 |
Sonicision $125 |
Other $2,451 |
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$3,849
Senhance Surgical Robotics System $3,849 |
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$3,339
Battery-Powered Devices $1,029 |
Endo GIA $272 |
LigaSure $268 |
Valleylab $167 |
Tri-Staple $149 |
Other $1,453 |
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$1,369
ActivSight $1,369 |
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$4,554
Da Vinci Surgical System $795 |
OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $292 |
XARACOLL $288 |
ECHELON FLEX Stapler $273 |
Fortiva Porcine Dermis $263 |
Other $2,642 |
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Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler is a specialist in general surgery and bariatric surgery. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Jain-Spangler has a special interest in gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), inguinal hernia, and hiatal hernia. She is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. She usually is in-network for Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. Duke Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Durham, NC. Dr. Jain-Spangler's education and training includes medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). In addition to English, Dr. Jain-Spangler (or staff) speaks Spanish, Hindi, and Punjabi.
