Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD is a general surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC.
110 Irving Street Northwest Room 3B55
Washington, DC 20010
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.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD treated as a general surgeon in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and reconstructive surgery.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.
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Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (2012)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2018)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Licensed In: District of Columbia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shawn Tejiram, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$283
INTEGRA FLOWABLE WOUND MATRIX $142 |
INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX $8 |
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Matriderm $164 |
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$146
GIAPREZA $146 |
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$37
Mega Vac $23 |
STRATAFIX $14 |
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STRAVIX $28 |
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TheraGenesis Wound Matrix $21 |
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Dr. Shawn Tejiram's specialties are plastic surgery, general surgery, and trauma surgery. He practices in Washington, DC. He attended medical school at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Tejiram's areas of expertise include femoral hernia, epigastric hernia, and inguinal hernia. His professional affiliations include MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC.
