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Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD

Accepting New Patients

(27 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1988)

Professional interests include: anal cancer, anal fistula, pacemaker, and more.

538 Litchfield Street Suite 201
Torrington, CT 06790

(860) 489-7017

Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD is a general surgeon in Torrington, CT specializing in general surgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Hartford Healthcare, Integrated Care Partners, THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.

Office Locations

Address:

538 Litchfield Street Suite 201
Torrington, CT 06790

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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.

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	294
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	70
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	62
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

catheterization	10
doctor visit	248
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	150
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	25
Dementia	18
Cancer	25

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	70
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

catheterization	10
doctor visit	195
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	53
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

catheterization	11
doctor visit	217
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	55
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

catheterization	12
doctor visit	190
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	40
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

catheterization	10
doctor visit	161

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	42
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

doctor visit	282
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD treated as a general surgeon in Torrington, CT were inpatient care, hospital care, diagnostic procedures and catheterization.

abdominal surgery	11
abscess drainage	10
cardiac procedures	10
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	236
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	33
implant surgery	10
incision and drainage	10
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	10
minor procedures	10
open surgery	11
skin surgery	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	226
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	54
75 to 84	79
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1988. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1988)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Hartford Healthcare

Integrated Care Partners

THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

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. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrington, CT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,319 Confirm Rx $493	Assurity Pacemaker $329	JOT DX $170	Assurity $117	Pacemakers $60	Other $149
Davol Inc.	$203 SURGICAL $180	PHASIX $23
KCI USA, Inc.	$143 ACTIV.A.C. $143
Covidien Sales LLC	$63 Synthetic Mesh $50	Interventional Lung Solutions $13
Innocoll Incorporated	$58 XARACOLL $58
Other	$455 BRIDION $64	4-K $47	SPYGLASS $41	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $39	Mechanical $27	Other $238

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,243

Biography

Dr. Timothy Gostkowski's specialty is general surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: groin hernia, rectocele (posterior prolapse), and rectal cancer. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Gostkowski usually honors Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Gostkowski graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He is professionally affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. According to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Torrington, CT.

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