
Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.
Surgeon
550 S Beretania St Suite 501 Honolulu HI, 96813About
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
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Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What could cause right side pain and nausea?
Most commonly, gallbladder problems or appendicitis, but there are many things that can cause abdominal pain ranging from minor problems such as gastroenteritis to much more serious problems such as cancer or bowel perforation. Best to see a physician ASAP to make sure you do not have some serious problem. READ MORE
Is my surgical wound infected?
Some redness may occur due to healing and local inflammation. You should have a follow-up visit with your surgeon who will be better able to determine if there is infection. READ MORE
What happens if I don't have surgery for my hernia?
Hernia tends to get bigger with time and can lead to major complications. Urgency of repair depends on the type of hernia and size. Recommendation is to see a general surgeon to explain what should be done and how soon. READ MORE
What are the qualifications for bariatric surgery?
Sounds like you may qualify, but you need to go to a comprehensive weight loss program to get formal evaluation. There are may components of successful weight loss and surgery is only one part of it. READ MORE
How common are infections with surgery?
Statistically, surgery that does not involve infected or contaminated tissues have less than 1% chance of infection, but your specific risk depends on many factors such as your age, health (underlying medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, vascular disease), smoking or tobacco use history, certain medications you are taking such as steroids and medications that alter your immune system can possibly increase your risk. Best person to discuss your specific risk is your surgeon who knows your specific condition and planned surgery, and should discuss these risks with you before surgery. READ MORE
Should my lipoma be removed?
Almost all lipomas are benign and do not cause any problems. I recommend removal only if they are causing pain, tenderness, or other symptoms due to its location, or is growing in size. READ MORE
Is the laparoscopic method better for appendicitis?
It all depends on the surgeon and their training, but most surgeons now days prefer the laparoscopic approach for most appendicitis cases and believe is a better approach to minimize complications. Occasionally, there are cases where open surgery is needed for a variety of reasons and conversion from laparoscopy to open procedure is also a possibility if the surgeon encounters problems or reasons the surgery can not be completed with laparoscopic approach (rare occasion). Best person to ask these question is your surgeon since there are so many variables to consider to making the decision for the surgical approach. READ MORE
How long after appendicitis surgery can I have sex?
You should ask your surgeon since each case is different, but in general, 2 weeks after surgery is safe for light duty work and 6 weeks for full recovery with no restrictions, thus should be safe after 6 weeks. READ MORE
Can diverticulitis require intestine removal?
Not all cases of diverticulitis leads to surgery, but if your diverticulitis is severe enough or have had several episodes or develop complications from it, you will likely need a segment of the diseased colon (large intestine) removed. In severe cases, you may end up with a colostomy (bag). READ MORE
How can I prepare my body for a surgery with diabetes?
Eat a balanced diet, avoid sugars and carbs to minimize elevation of glucose levels. If taking insulin or oral diabetic medications such as metformin, you should be getting instructions from your surgeon or internist involved in your care about when to stop or reduce these medications based on the time of the surgery. Don't shave the body part you will be operated on and ask about using antibacterial soap night before or morning of the surgery depending on time of surgery. READ MORE
Since I had my appendix removed, I haven't really had an appetite. Is this normal?
It depends on how bad your appendix was when it was removed. If you had significant inflammation or infection surrounding your appendix, it may take 2-6 weeks for the inflammation to resolve. Even if it was early with minimal inflammation, you may expect your bowel function to take a few weeks before it returns to "normal" function. If you are less active due to recovery from surgery, it will also affect your appetite. Narcotics given can slow your gut, thus decrease your appetite. Also, you were most likely given antibiotics for surgery that may alter your gut organisms, thus upsetting your "norm." I usually recommend taking probiotics or eating active culture yogurt after surgery to recolonize healthy bacteria in your gut. In any case, if your appetite does not return to normal in a few weeks, you should see your doctor to make sure you don't have a problem. READ MORE
My husband is getting surgery soon. How should we prepare?
The answer depends on size, location and involved tissues of the area. In general, these questions should be addressed by the surgeon before surgery, but optimal preparation by the patient is to get his or her health in optimal condition, such as getting glucose tightly controlled (diabetes), clean the area with soap such as Hibiclens night before surgery, stop smoking at least 2 weeks before surgery if smoker. 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
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