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Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD

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(Paul B. Cesanek, MD)

(680 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Bariatrics (Obesity Treatment), General Practice and Bariatric Surgery

Temple University School Of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: proctosigmoidoscopy, robotic surgery, acid reflux (GERD), and more.

1240 S CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD SUITE 308
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-1350

Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD is a general surgeon in Allentown, PA specializing in general surgery, bariatrics (obesity treatment), general practice and bariatric surgery. He graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery-1240 Cedar Crest.

Office Locations

Address:

1240 S CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD SUITE 308
Allentown, PA 18103

Some issues Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

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.

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abdominal surgery	11
anastomosis	15
catheterization	14
doctor visit	226
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	535
inpatient care	535
minimally invasive procedures	9
open surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	74
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

abdominal surgery	35
anastomosis	24
catheterization	23
doctor visit	219
gastrointestinal procedures	54
hospital care	498
inpatient care	498
minimally invasive procedures	18
open surgery	36
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	75
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

abdominal surgery	39
anastomosis	11
catheterization	10
doctor visit	248
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	382
inpatient care	382
minimally invasive procedures	5
open surgery	40

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	28
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	120
Less than 65	160

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	27
anastomosis	13
catheterization	12
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	61
hospital care	427
inpatient care	427
minimally invasive procedures	33
open surgery	28
preventive care	13
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	48
Less than 65	129

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

abdominal surgery	38
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	280
gastrointestinal procedures	62
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	39
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	50
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

abdominal surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	258
gastrointestinal procedures	73
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
minimally invasive procedures	62
open surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	25
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	9
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	267
gastrointestinal procedures	41
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	15
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	31
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

abdominal surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	214
gastrointestinal procedures	84
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
minimally invasive procedures	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	25
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

abdominal surgery	43
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	350
gastrointestinal procedures	139
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	141
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD treated as a general surgeon in Allentown, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	30
anastomosis	15
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	254
gastrointestinal procedures	69
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298
minimally invasive procedures	50
open surgery	28
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	352
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	44
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine (2004)

Residency: LeHigh Valley Hospital Network (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery-1240 Cedar Crest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 680 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Cesanek, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$148,654 Da Vinci Surgical System $137,467	DA VINCI SP $11,187
Davol Inc.	$4,413 SURGICAL $2,902	DAV-XenMatrix AB $452	PHASIX $341	Phasix Mesh $280	DAV-Phasix $208	Other $231
Covidien LP	$1,159 Sonicision $949	Bravo $100	LigaSure $63	ProGrip $32	iDrive $15
Ethicon Inc.	$443 LINX Reflux Management System $443
Ethicon US, LLC	$150 LINX Reflux Management System $125	Megadyne $14	PROLENE Products $10
Other	$682 GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $127	Orbera $125	AirSeal $118	ThunderBeat $88	PROLENE Polypropylene Suture $74	Other $151

**Types of Payments**
Education	$118,281
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,000
Food and Beverage	$11,317
Travel and Lodging	$10,886
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Other	$16

Biography

Dr. Paul Cesanek's specialties are general practice, general surgery, and bariatrics (obesity treatment). He practices in Allentown, PA. Dr. Cesanek is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). He has an open panel in Allentown, PA according to Yext. He studied medicine at Temple University School of Medicine.