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Dr. Matthew Owen Hubbard, M.D.

Surgeon

<p>Matthew O. Hubbard, MD, is a Board Certified General Surgeon and is fellowship-trained in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Hubbard's goal is to provide excellent surgical care using laparoscopic procedures for obesity, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding and revision of prior bariatric surgery. He strives towards minimizing post-operative pain and getting patients back to their daily routines and jobs in as short a time as possible. Dr. Hubbard specializes in all types of primary and recurrent abdominal wall and hiatal hernias, both through open and laparoscopic approaches. He also provides minimally invasive approaches for gallbladder disease, diseases of the stomach and foregut, including paraesophageal hernia repair.</p>
22 years Experience
Dr. Matthew Owen Hubbard, M.D.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • University of Notre Dame
  • Accepting new patients

Can appendicitis be related to nausea?

Yes. Nausea is frequently a symptom of early appendicitis, often before right lower quadrant pain.

What could this pain on the right side of belly be?

The source of the pain could be many things including appendicitis, an abdominal wall hernia, or a pulled muscle. Based on the severity of the pain and how long it has been going READ MORE
The source of the pain could be many things including appendicitis, an abdominal wall hernia, or a pulled muscle. Based on the severity of the pain and how long it has been going on, a patient should see a doctor in the office or in the emergency room.