Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD is an urologist in Astoria, NY specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL GROUP OF THE MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital.
25-20 30th Avenue 5th Floor
Astoria, NY 11102
Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)
Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.
Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.
Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.
Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:
If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.
Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD treated as an urologist in Astoria, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2008)
Residency: North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Senior Whole Health, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, Hotel Trades, VNSNY Choice Medicare, VillageCareMax and Partners Health Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 187 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Astoria, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$13,179
XTANDI $7,274 |
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$11,108
XTANDI $10,358 |
ORGOVYX $750 |
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$1,269
GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $327 |
Rezum $251 |
Greenlight $237 |
GENERAL BPH $209 |
LITHOVUE $36 |
Other $209 |
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$390
Da Vinci Surgical System $390 |
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$211
CMOS VIDEO URETEROSCOPE, 8.5 FR. X 675MM $78 |
TELESCOPE,HOPKINS II,AUTOCLAV $64 |
CYSTO-URETHRO-FIBERSCOPE $53 |
CMOS VIDECYSTURETHROSCOPE US $15 |
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$544
PROVENGE $161 |
LOKELMA $125 |
ZYTIGA $121 |
XIAFLEX $51 |
Prolaris $38 |
Other $48 |
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Dr. Nikhil Waingankar is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist in Astoria, NY. Dr. Waingankar is rated highly by his patients. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.
