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Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD is a pediatrician in New York, NY specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.
505 East 70th Street Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021
621 Degraw Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.
Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland). He is certified by the Pediatric Gastroenterology Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Residency: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
Board Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology Pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans and Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas M. Ciecierega, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
QOL Medical, LLC |
$741
SUCRAID $741 |
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Janssen Biotech, Inc. |
$201
SIMPONI ARIA $145 |
REMICADE $56 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$201
Humira $201 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$50
ENDOFLIP $50 |
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Prometheus Laboratories Inc. |
$34
Lotronex $34 |
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Other |
$113
(815) Thiola $28 |
PillCam SB $24 |
GATTEX $24 |
Livmarli $17 |
AcipHex Sprinkle $14 |
Other $5 |
Food and Beverage | $1,001 |
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Honoraria | $300 |
Education | $39 |
Dr. Thomas Ciecierega's specialties are pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics. He practices in Brooklyn, NY and New York, NY. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.