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Dr. J. Joshua Smith
Surgeon
Dr. J. Joshua Smith is a general surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Smith specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Smith provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
21 years
Experience
Dr. J. Joshua Smith
- New York, NY
- University of Texas Medical School at Houston
- Accepting new patients
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How long is the hospital stay for rectal prolapse surgery?
Depends on the approach taken – no way I can answer this without knowing the surgical approach
JJS
JJS
Can external hemorrhoids be removed without surgery?
Hemorrhoids are very often not required to be treated surgically – surgical treatment is reserved for management after medical treatment fails. You should see a local colorectal READ MORE
Hemorrhoids are very often not required to be treated surgically – surgical treatment is reserved for management after medical treatment fails. You should see a local colorectal surgeon for management advice and discussion of treatment.
How long does it take for a broken hand to heal after surgery?
Sorry not my area – I am a colorectal surgeon
Can internal hemorrhoids be treated without surgery?
Yes. You should see a local colorectal surgeon for evaluation and advice.
Josh Smith, MD, PhD, FACS
MSKCC Colorectal Service
Josh Smith, MD, PhD, FACS
MSKCC Colorectal Service
How long does a liver resection surgery take?
Completely depends on the type of liver surgery being done. It will be covered when you meet with your qualified liver surgeon to discuss the procedure.
Can hospice patients have surgery?
It is exceedingly rare that a hospice patient would require a surgical procedure (DNR would have to be reversed, etc.) Impossible to really weigh in on this without knowing the READ MORE
It is exceedingly rare that a hospice patient would require a surgical procedure (DNR would have to be reversed, etc.)
Impossible to really weigh in on this without knowing the details here
Impossible to really weigh in on this without knowing the details here
