Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO is a general surgeon in Hazle Township, PA specializing in general surgery and bariatric surgery. He graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network, HAZLETON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES and LVPG Surgery-Health & Wellness Center.
50 Moisey Drive Suite 214
Hazle Township, PA 18202
300 Lackawanna Avenue Suite 200
Scranton, PA 18503
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
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.
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. Michael James Mahoney, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO treated as a general surgeon in Hazle Township, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and gastrointestinal procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at Mercy Suburban Hospital, Norristown. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery - General Surgery Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2009)
Residency: Mercy Suburban Hospital, Norristown (2012)
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery - General Surgery Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 757 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Hazle Township, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael James Mahoney, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,882
Da Vinci Surgical System $4,882 |
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$1,277
SURGICAL $1,007 |
Phasix Mesh $86 |
$184 |
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$763
Santyl $491 |
Regranex $163 |
Oasis $95 |
Acticoat Range $13 |
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$658
Apligraf $305 |
Dermagraft $268 |
PuraPly $85 |
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$619
COLLAGENASE SANTYL $322 |
Santyl $124 |
Oasis $122 |
RENASYS GO v2 HOME $21 |
Regranex $16 |
Other $14 |
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$880
NUZYRA $138 |
BREO $103 |
TECENTRIQ $83 |
SURGICEL NU-KNIT $44 |
Echelon Circular $40 |
Other $473 |
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Dr. Michael Mahoney is a general surgery specialist in Hazle Township, PA. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). He welcomes new patients at his office inHazle Township, PA as reported by Yext. Dr. Mahoney studied medicine at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
