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Dr. Radu Constantine, M.D.
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Dr. Radu Constantine is a general surgeon practicing in OZARK, AL. Dr. Constantine specializes in minimally invasive surgery. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Constantine provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr. Constantine is currently holding staff privileges at Dale Medical Center in Ozark, AL. Previously he was Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Health Alliance of The Hudson Valley, in Kingston, NY. Before this, Dr. Constantine filled an equivalent position at Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ.
The procedures he performs encompass the whole spectrum of general and minimally invasive surgery, including, but not limited to, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), splenectomy, adrenalectomy, colectomies, inguinal herniorrhaphy, hiatal hernia repair, anti-reflux procedures, including Transoral Incisionless Fundolication, radio-frequency ablation, laparoscopic gastric banding, Enterra therapy (gastric stimulator for gastroparesis), TAMIS (transanal minimally invasive surgery for rectal tumors), parathyroidectomies, incisionless vasectomy, as well as "open" procedures and oncologic surgery, including surgery for skin cancers of the face. Dr. Constantine holds the "Patients' Choice Award" for eight consecutive years (2008-2015), the "Compassionate Doctor Recognition" (2011-2015), the "Top 10 Doctor - Alabama Surgeon" 2014 and the "On Time Doctor Award" (2014-2015), conferred by Vitals.com "http://spotlight.vitals.com/" "http://spotlight.vitals.com" and the American Registry: "Your patients have selected you for the Patients' Choice Award for 2009. You are a member of an elite group, Dr. Constantine. More than 800,000 patient reviews and ratings have been gathered, and this top rating has only been awarded to you and a select few of the nation's most beloved doctors. Congratulations. Your patients have taken the time to compliment you in areas such as: your bedside manner, the amount of time you spend with them, the courtesy of your staff, appropriate follow-up, and their overall opinion of you as a physician. Quite simply, you are one of the best!"
Dr. Constantine is currently holding staff privileges at Dale Medical Center in Ozark, AL. Previously he was Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Health Alliance of The Hudson Valley, in Kingston, NY. Before this, Dr. Constantine filled an equivalent position at Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ.
The procedures he performs encompass the whole spectrum of general and minimally invasive surgery, including, but not limited to, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), splenectomy, adrenalectomy, colectomies, inguinal herniorrhaphy, hiatal hernia repair, anti-reflux procedures, including Transoral Incisionless Fundolication, radio-frequency ablation, laparoscopic gastric banding, Enterra therapy (gastric stimulator for gastroparesis), TAMIS (transanal minimally invasive surgery for rectal tumors), parathyroidectomies, incisionless vasectomy, as well as "open" procedures and oncologic surgery, including surgery for skin cancers of the face. Dr. Constantine holds the "Patients' Choice Award" for eight consecutive years (2008-2015), the "Compassionate Doctor Recognition" (2011-2015), the "Top 10 Doctor - Alabama Surgeon" 2014 and the "On Time Doctor Award" (2014-2015), conferred by Vitals.com "http://spotlight.vitals.com/" "http://spotlight.vitals.com" and the American Registry: "Your patients have selected you for the Patients' Choice Award for 2009. You are a member of an elite group, Dr. Constantine. More than 800,000 patient reviews and ratings have been gathered, and this top rating has only been awarded to you and a select few of the nation's most beloved doctors. Congratulations. Your patients have taken the time to compliment you in areas such as: your bedside manner, the amount of time you spend with them, the courtesy of your staff, appropriate follow-up, and their overall opinion of you as a physician. Quite simply, you are one of the best!"
Dr. Radu Constantine, M.D.
- Ozark, AL
- Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy
- Accepting new patients
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Is gallbladder surgery serious?
Not from the surgeons standpoint, but it certainly is from yours. There are a handful of possible complications, which happen rarely but, when they do, might be serious. Your surgeon READ MORE
Not from the surgeons standpoint, but it certainly is from yours. There are a handful of possible complications, which happen rarely but, when they do, might be serious. Your surgeon will hopefully explain everything to you.
Can gallstones be fixed with medication?
No Best regards, Rad Constantine
What surgery is best for hiatal hernia?
Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair is always the best option. Depending on your symptoms the surgeon would recommend, or not, another part of the operation, like a laparoscopic READ MORE
Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair is always the best option. Depending on your symptoms the surgeon would recommend, or not, another part of the operation, like a laparoscopic fundoplication, or transoral incisionless fundoplication, or a gastropexy. Remember, not all hiatal hernias need repair.
Can surgery fix a back hernia?
I assume you are not talking about a herniated disc. There are 2 types of hernias that can happen in the back, and both are categorized as "rare" hernias. As a result of that, READ MORE
I assume you are not talking about a herniated disc. There are 2 types of hernias that can happen in the back, and both are categorized as "rare" hernias. As a result of that, not any general surgeon could effectively fix them,especially with the least amount of trauma to the patient. So the answer to your question is yes, they can be fixed, but you should look for a surgeon that did this before, as most of the surgeons never saw one of these in their entire career. I have repaired several of these, and I am able, most of the time, to do them with minimally invasive techniques. Call my office for an appointment.
Appendix removed
Just take the dressing off, starting at one corner. It should come off easily. Once you get it started. Take a shower after it comes off.
Best regards,
Rad Constantine
Best regards,
Rad Constantine
What surgery is done for abdominal hernia?
Several. The technique used depends on the patient, the size of the hernia, its position and other factors. I evaluate every patient and decide the best possible approach. Best READ MORE
Several. The technique used depends on the patient, the size of the hernia, its position and other factors. I evaluate every patient and decide the best possible approach.
Best regards,
Rad Constantine
Best regards,
Rad Constantine
How long is a hospital stay after a colon biopsy?
There is no stay in the hospital after a colonoscopy with biopsies.
Diverticulosis or endometriosis cause of bowel adhesions?
The gynecologist might be right. As a general surgeon, I would see you in consultation, ideally with the pictures of the laparoscopy. The only issue is that you might not actually READ MORE
The gynecologist might be right. As a general surgeon, I would see you in consultation, ideally with the pictures of the laparoscopy. The only issue is that you might not actually need a colonoscopy for this (in the right clinical context).
Adrenal Tumor?
Depends on these factors: 1. Does it secrete hormones? - YES 2. is it larger than 3-4 cm? - YES 3. Do you have access to a surgeon that can do the operation at 3-4 cm? READ MORE
Depends on these factors:
1. Does it secrete hormones? - YES
2. is it larger than 3-4 cm? - YES
3. Do you have access to a surgeon that can do the operation at 3-4 cm? - YES
4. it is inert, smaller than 3 cm and you don't have access to a minimally invasive surgeon like myself, than the answer is no, you need only surveillance with scheduled CT scans.
1. Does it secrete hormones? - YES
2. is it larger than 3-4 cm? - YES
3. Do you have access to a surgeon that can do the operation at 3-4 cm? - YES
4. it is inert, smaller than 3 cm and you don't have access to a minimally invasive surgeon like myself, than the answer is no, you need only surveillance with scheduled CT scans.
I want to know if i have gyno ( extra breast tissue)
Yes, you do, but this might be physiologic as you are 16. Puberty causes stimulation of the breast tissue in males. It might go away in a few years. Get back in touch if it doesn't. READ MORE
Yes, you do, but this might be physiologic as you are 16. Puberty causes stimulation of the breast tissue in males. It might go away in a few years. Get back in touch if it doesn't.
Is it okay to have high blood pressure after local anesthesia?
It is likely you had a blood pressure issue before anesthesia as well. Unless you are in a lot of pain, you should speak first to your primary care doctor.
Can I play after inguinal hernias surgery?
NOT FOR 5 WEEKS
abdominal wall hernia
Yes, you could do nothing about it, until it starts to hurt or interferes with your lifestyle. If it is away from any incisions, you might want to have it assessed by a surgeon, READ MORE
Yes, you could do nothing about it, until it starts to hurt or interferes with your lifestyle. If it is away from any incisions, you might want to have it assessed by a surgeon, as it could be a Spigelian hernia. That I would fix regardless.
Can thyroid surgery be done under local anesthesia?
Short answer: no. This is not small surgery, it is serious. You will be evaluated by Anesthesia and they'll take care of you.
Can diabetics be sedated?
We operate on diabetics under sedation or other forms of anesthesia all the time.
When can I exercise after inguinal hernia surgery?
My patients are not allowed to lift anything heavier than 5 lbs for 5 weeks.
What is the best surgery for a hiatal hernia?
Not everybody that has a hiatal hernia needs to have it repaired. It depends more of the symptoms than of the existence of the hernia or its size. You need to have a talk to a READ MORE
Not everybody that has a hiatal hernia needs to have it repaired. It depends more of the symptoms than of the existence of the hernia or its size. You need to have a talk to a surgeon that does hiatal hernia repairs, like I do. A surgeon, not a gastroenterologist. I fix the hernias laparoscopically and then, if needed, repair the valve there, mainly with one of 2 minimally invasive procedures.
Can hospice patients have surgery?
Absolutely! You need to understand the scope of the treatment of a patient in hospice: toward making the patient more comfortable, getting rid of the pain if possible, etc. it READ MORE
Absolutely! You need to understand the scope of the treatment of a patient in hospice: toward making the patient more comfortable, getting rid of the pain if possible, etc. it would be unreasonable though to operate on a non-blocking colon cancer or do a colonoscopy in a patient that is not expected to survive more than six months as a hospice patient is. However if the tumor is obstructing, a colostomy to relieve the patient is more than indicated. I would not put a feeding tube in a hospice patient.
How long do stomach muscles take to heal after hernia surgery?
It takes at least 6 weeks for the tissues to come back together, whether you had a mesh placed or not. Please follow your surgeon's instructions. Best regards, Rad Constantine READ MORE
It takes at least 6 weeks for the tissues to come back together, whether you had a mesh placed or not. Please follow your surgeon's instructions.
Best regards,
Rad Constantine
Best regards,
Rad Constantine
