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Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: General Surgery
University of Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine
Professional interests include: small intestine surgery, abdominal surgery, pilonidal cyst, and more.
2352 Bruce B Downs Boulevard Suite 201
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Wesley Chapel, FL specializing in general surgery. She graduated from University of Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS is affiliated with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, Orlando Health, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel AdventHealth Zephyrhills and FLORIDA HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

2352 Bruce B Downs Boulevard Suite 201
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Some issues Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS can help you with:

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.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Wesley Chapel, FL were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 60
hospital care 188
inpatient care 188

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 1
Female 3
Age
85 and over
75 to 84 1
Less than 65
65 to 74 2

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS From 2020 - 2021

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

Hypertension 7
High Cholesterol 7
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 5
Depression 4
Chronic Kidney Disease 6
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 3
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia 2
Cancer 2

Education & Training

Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS graduated from University of Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine. She completed residency at Easton Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Easton Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Orlando Health
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel AdventHealth Zephyrhills
FLORIDA HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, Magellan Health Services, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Humana HMO, TRICARE Standard, Rockport Healthcare Group, Aetna Medicare HMO, Veterans Administration, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Secure Horizons, Coventry, Blue California, Care Plus Medicare, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Care Plus Medicare HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CorVel Workers' Compensation, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, AvMed, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, AvMed PPO, AvMed HMO, Molina Healthcare, Accountable Health Plans PPO, First Health, Beech Street, Employers Health Network, Humana PPO, Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), GMMI (fka Generali Health Services), Disney Physician CIN, Simply Clear Health Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue, BCBS PPO (Includes EPO, PPC, BlueOptions, Blue Select), Heritage Summit Workers Compensation, Devoted Medicare, Walt Disney World Worker's Compensation, ELAN Insurance Group, Carelon Behavioral Health (fka Beacon Health Options), Travel Insurance Services International, OccuNet (Orlando City/Global Sports), Ambetter from Sunshine Health Healthcare Exchange, WellMed, Assured Assistance International, Truli for Health, MedCare/MedSave International, SimPlan - Mutual of Omaha, Global Excel Management, Partners Direct Health (verify through directory), Cega Group Services International, Baycare Exclusive Network, Imagine Health, BCBS Medicare PPO, BCBS HMO- BlueCare Health Options (Marketplace Plan), Disney Allegiance - Cast Advantage, Longevity Health Plan, Employer's Direct Healthcare, Centivo Health, Orlando Health Network - Team Member Health Plan, Simply Florida Healthy Kids, BC Advantage 65 and Florida Health Care Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thushy Siva, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
Prime Health
Magellan Health Services
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare HMO
Humana HMO
TRICARE Standard
Rockport Healthcare Group
Aetna Medicare HMO
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $2,159 Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,159 		DAVINCI XI
$1,000
Baxter Healthcare $141 TISSEEL
$94 		FLOSEAL
$47
Davol Inc. $59 BD MAX
$43 		PHASIX
$16
Medtronic, Inc. $18 INTERSTIM
$18
Convatec Inc. $11 WOUND THERAPEUTICS
$11
Types of Payments
Education $1,000
Travel and Lodging $936
Food and Beverage $452

Biography

Dr. Thushy Siva is a specialist in general surgery. These areas are among Dr. Siva's clinical interests: cyst removal, pilonidal cyst, and abscess drainage. She is professionally affiliated with Orlando Health and Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. She is a graduate of the University of Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine and a graduate of Easton Hospital's residency program. Blue California, Coventry, and Secure Horizons seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Siva accepts. Dr. Siva welcomes new patients at her office inWesley Chapel, FL as reported by Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health.

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