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Dr. Nicholas D. Poulos, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Melbourne, FL specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas D. Poulos, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health.
Nemours Children's Health
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.
Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.
This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.
Dr. Nicholas D. Poulos, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1987. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery American Board of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (1987)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery American Board of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Nicholas D. Poulos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Nicholas D. Poulos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan PPO, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, HealthSmart, AvMed, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), First Health, Prime Health, Molina Healthcare, Three Rivers Provider Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21, Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL, Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO, Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO, Star Healthcare Network and Florida Community Care.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas D. Poulos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,292
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,292 |
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$168
COSENTYX $168 |
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$137
BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 $137 |
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$115
Otezla $115 |
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$41
Tremfya $41 |
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$260
CARDIOHELP $36 |
ASTRA TECH Implant System $30 |
CoolSeal Generator $27 |
Humira $24 |
SOLIRIS $23 |
Other $121 |
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Dr. Nicholas D. Poulos, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $14,250.
Dr. Nicholas Poulos' area of specialization is pediatric general surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Poulos include anti-reflux surgery, burns, and breast issues. Dr. Poulos is professionally affiliated with Palm Beach Health Network and Nemours Children's Health. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. AvMed, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Poulos takes.
