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Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery
Temple University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: anal cancer, anal fistula, pacemaker, and more.
538 Litchfield Street Suite 201
Torrington, CT 06790

Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD is a general surgeon in Torrington, CT specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Hartford Healthcare and THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL.

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Office Locations

Address:

538 Litchfield Street Suite 201
Torrington, CT 06790

Address:

7 Felicity Lane
Torrington, CT 06790

Some issues Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD 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.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Torrington, CT were inpatient care, hospital care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and diagnostic procedures.

breast procedures 12
cancer surgery 12
cardiac procedures 12
catheterization 12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 26
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 301
excision 14
hospital care 44
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 44
lymph node procedures 10
minimally invasive procedures 12
open surgery 10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 15
skin procedures 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 156
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 236
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 1
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 94
85 and over 64
Less than 65 37
65 to 74 92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 21
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Cancer 17
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Hartford Healthcare
THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL

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. William Hugh McGeehin, 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. William Hugh McGeehin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel
Great-West Healthcare
WellCare
Evercare
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Aetna
Oxford Health Plans
Coventry
Cigna
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Hugh McGeehin, 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. William Hugh McGeehin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Davol Inc. $1,536 DAV-Arista AH
$1,478 		SURGICAL
$35 		PHASIX
$23
Abbott Laboratories $1,155 Confirm Rx
$493 		Assurity Pacemaker
$329 		JOT DX
$137 		Assurity
$113 		Pacemakers
$45 		Other
$38
KCI USA, Inc. $167 ACTIV.A.C.
$167
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $159 Electrophysiology
$141 		Microny ll SR plus Pacemaker
$19
Organogenesis Inc. $125 Puraply Antimicrobial
$125
Other $723 Da Vinci Surgical System
$84 		COLLAGENASE SANTYL
$68 		XARACOLL
$59 		Synthetic Mesh
$50 		4-K
$47 		Other
$414
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,703
Travel and Lodging $1,162

Biography

Dr. William McGeehin specializes in general surgery and practices in Torrington, CT. Dr. McGeehin graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

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