Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D., Surgeon
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Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.

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5/5(6)
550 S Beretania St Suite 501 Honolulu HI, 96813
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About

Dr. Fredrick Yost is a general surgeon practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Yost 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. Yost provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Hawaii MD

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 28 years of experience
Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.
Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • How painful is colon resection surgery?

    Pain is very subjective and degree of pain after surgery will depend on multiple variables including type of surgery (open procedure versus laparoscopic) and your pain tolerance. It is best to talk to a surgeon who is performing the surgery to get a better sense of how extensive the surgery will be as well as what to be expected after surgery. READ MORE

  • How long is a cyst removal surgery?

    It all depends on the size and depth of the cyst. Most smaller skin cysts can be done in office setting and may take 15-30 min. If it is too large to be done in office, it may take an hour in operating room as outpatient procedure. Best to talk to your surgeon for specifics. READ MORE

  • Should I Have Surgery?

    That will all depend on where you live and the current COVID status of your hospital. If elective surgery is being performed at your hospital, it is probably safe to proceed with surgery. Most hospitals are taking precautions to minimize risk to both patients and hospital staff and availability and effectiveness of vaccine is unknown. Best to talk to your surgeon who would have the current status and determine how soon you should have the surgery. READ MORE

  • What is the best surgery for GERD?

    Currently, the "gold standard" is the laparoscopic nissen fundoplication, but there are new technological advancements made in the treatment of GERD that does not have long-term results. Best to talk to your surgeon who will go over all the current treatment options with you. READ MORE

  • Why can't I stand up straight or walk without pulling pain in my side 1 week after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?

    It is not normal, but may be experienced by some due to pain associated with the incision or bruising of surrounding tissues. It should start to improve over the next couple weeks, but if it continues to get worse, you should call your surgeon to get checked out just in case there is a problem such as hematoma or infection. READ MORE

  • How long will I need off work after a laparoscopy?

    That all depends on what type of laparoscopic surgery you are going to have and what type of work you do. Typically, patients are home to recover for 1-2 weeks and may return to work subsequently with work restrictions per your surgeon (4-6 weeks). Best to ask to your surgeon for specifics of your limitations after surgery. READ MORE

  • Post Whipple Pain, 11 months and counting?

    Sorry to hear you and your husband are suffering so much!  Unfortunately, his type of surgery has lots of side effects and "complications" as you have described. There are no quick fixes to resolve the problems and symptoms caused by the changes that were made to his digestive tract from surgery. Some of his symptoms could be due to "dumping syndrome" where the body cannot handle all the food taken in at a meal or there are partial bowel obstruction from the scar formation after surgery. Usual recommendations are to eat frequent small meals and to minimize fatty foods including oils. All foods contain oils and fats, but small amounts are essential for proper nutrition. Recommend starting a daily log of type and amount of foods taken to see if there are any correlation to the symptoms. Start with bland, but balanced diet and introduce foods you might normally eat and see if there are any increase in symptoms. Review the dietary log with your dietician to determine caloric intake as well as nutritious contents of his diet to see what can be optimized. Ask your surgeon if a support group is available for similar patient group, as they will frequently have similar issues that they may have found some solutions to help solve or ease these symptoms. READ MORE

  • Gallbladder pain?

    "Stomach pain" can be caused by many different problems. Best to get it checked out by your doctor to narrow down the cases and to obtain appropriate testing. If it is your gallbladder, ultrasound test is used to look at your gallbladder for signs of disease. READ MORE

  • Appendicitis?

    Probably not appendicitis, but could be many things causing discomfort in that area for female patients (including appendicitis). Best to get seen by medical provider if the symptoms persists or gets worse. READ MORE

  • Post surgical, outpatient?

    You likely had a sensory nerve to area injured during the tumor removal. Some or all of the symptoms may resolve, but if the nerve was taken as part of the specimen (especially if it was a big mass or deep one), it may be permanent. Best to talk to your surgeon and let them know of your symptoms and they would have a better idea if it is likely to resolve or not. READ MORE

  • Having male issues after hernia surgery?

    It is very unlikely the hernia surgery caused the problem. Recommend that you see a urologist to see what may be causing the problem. READ MORE

  • When can you pick something up after hand surgery?

    Usually it would be based on what type of hand surgery you had. Safest to ask your surgeon of the restrictions specific to your surgery. READ MORE

  • How long does pain last after cervical neck surgery?

    Best to ask your surgeon since it depends on the type and extent of surgery. In most cases, pain is controlled with oral meds and gradually subsides over a week. READ MORE

  • Can a small hiatal hernia cause problems?

    Usually, a small hiatal hernia by itself is not a problem but can be significant if you have associated reflux disease. A hernia can also enlarge with time to become a problem. READ MORE

  • Is surgery necessary for anal fissures?

    Short answer is no. First line treatment is softening of stool and avoiding straining; some patients respond to topical medications. Best to see a colorectal surgeon or a general surgeon in your area that does anorectal surgery to determine if you need surgery. READ MORE

  • How do I permanently get rid of hemorrhoids?

    First step is to alleviate the cause, typically hard or lumpy stools and avoid straining during bowel movements. This is typically done with addition of fiber supplements and increasing fluid intake to keep stools bulky and soft (not loose), but you may also need occasional stool softeners or laxatives depending on bowel motility. If hemorrhoids remain a problem, you should see a colorectal surgeon or general surgeon who specializes in anal surgery. to see what type of hemorrhoid problem you have and if surgery is indicated to remove them. READ MORE

  • Is gallbladder surgery painful?

    Pain is very subjective, meaning degree of pain is very variable between people. Typically, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, if done without complications, has relatively minimal pain and is done as outpatient. Pain is usually well managed with short-term use of oral narcotics. READ MORE

  • How painful is hernia surgery?

    It depends on the type of hernia surgery and approach. Most hernia surgeries are out-patient, and pain is usually managed with oral pain medications. Best to ask your surgeon for specific questions as to what to expect. READ MORE

  • Is hernia surgery painful?

    Post-operative pain depends on so many factors and is hard to tell you how much pain you will have. It should have been discussed by your surgeon what is typically expected with type of procedure you will be having since there are several different techniques for inguinal hernia repair. I usually tell my patients, the first few of days will be uncomfortable and recommend narcotic type of pain medications to get through it. In most cases, patient will be mobile and able to tolerate getting around by the first week and by the second week, will be nearly recovered. READ MORE

  • How do you know if you are allergic to certain medications?

    There are true allergies that are mild causing symptoms such as rash or hives and severe allergies such as anaphylactic reactions that causes swelling of airway or cardiovascular collapse and can lead to death. Many medications have common side effects that are not considered allergies, but may be significant side effects such as lethargy or gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea). If you are having any unusual symptoms after starting a medication, you should discuss it with your doctor who prescribed it. READ MORE

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His desire to help others and to take care of those that can't take care of themselves.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Does medical mission trips with Doctors without borders to the Philippines.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Fishing, Sports

Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 550 S Beretania St Suite 501

550 S Beretania St Suite 501 -
Honolulu, HI 96813
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New patients: 808-528-4144
Fax: 808-525-6868

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Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
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