Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.
Surgeon
550 S Beretania St Suite 501 Honolulu HI, 96813Rating
5/5
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
Dr. Fredrick L. Yost M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Does it hurt when they remove polyps during a colonoscopy?
No, you will not have any pain from the removal of polyps during the procedure, but may have intermittent cramp-like pain from inflating the colon if you wake up from the anesthesia during the procedure. READ MORE
Can surgery completely fix an inguinal hernia?
Yes, that is the intent of the surgery, a permanent repair. Consult your general surgeon for details. READ MORE
Is this a hernia?
Looks like a boil, not a hernia, but should see a doctor get it treated. READ MORE
How do you treat internal hemorrhoids?
It all depends on if you have any symptoms and how extensive the hemorrhoids are. Mild to moderate hemorrhoids with minimal or no symptoms are treated by preventing the progression of hemorrhoids. Avoid constipation or hard stools by using fiber supplements or significantly increasing fiber content in your diet as well as keeping well hydrated. Moderate to severe hemorrhoids with symptoms are usually managed surgically. Discuss it with your PCP and if needed, get a referral to a general surgeon or colorectal surgeon in your area. READ MORE
How successful is rectal surgery to remove hemorrhoids?
In most cases, formal surgery for hemorrhoids should last a lifetime, but if your underlying causes for hemorrhoids are not addressed, you could have recurrence or other complications. Some procedures such as banding and sclerosing of hemorrhoids do have higher incidents of recurrence. Best to discuss with your surgeon. READ MORE
How long does it take to heal from abdominal hernia surgery?
If all goes well, you should be fully recovered in 6 to 8 weeks, but it all depends on how extensive your surgery is. READ MORE
How do I treat my hernia?
Go see your doctor and referral to general surgeon or urologists. READ MORE
Should I go to the hospital?
You should at least see your primary care provider. READ MORE
Need advice on my abdomen?
Go see your doctor, might be appendicitis. READ MORE
Lower right abdomen?
Pain may be caused by many causes such as hernia, venous congestion, nerve irritation. You will need to see your doctor to determine the cause. READ MORE
Can you feel the mesh after hernia surgery?
Some times, but usually not. All depends on how it was done. READ MORE
Internal cotton stitches?
Cotton stitches are no longer used (for many years) since we have much better materials now. If for some reason you had cotton used, it will eventually break down in the body (weeks to months depending on the size), but fragments may last for months. READ MORE
How long does appendix surgery take?
Typically 1 hour, but can take longer if there are adhesions from inflammation. READ MORE
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Request to be evaluated by a vascular surgeon, specialists for this type of problem. READ MORE
How do I know if my inguinal hernia surgery failed?
If your symptoms never resolved or came back after recovery, it may have recurred. Have your surgeon examine you or obtain imaging studies (CT scan or ultrasound) to confirm. READ MORE
What care should be taken after appendix surgery?
Routine precautions, wound care, and activity restrictions as should have been provided by your surgeon. READ MORE
How long after surgery can stitches be removed?
It depends on the location of the incision and the type of sutures. Often, dissolving sutures and/or skin glue are used and don't need removal. Stitches or staples typically should be removed in 10-14 days, but may vary depending on the surgeon. Facial sutures should come out sooner at 4-5 days and areas near or at joints may need to stay in longer. Ask your doctor for specifics. READ MORE
Does surgery stitches leave scars?
All surgical procedures leave scars. Sutures may contribute to scar depending on how they are placed and what type is used. Ask your surgeon for specifics. READ MORE
How long before you can walk after hernia surgery?
Recommend to start walking right after surgery as tolerated. READ MORE
Is appendix surgery painful?
If not complicated and done laparoscopic, usually is minimal pain and patients may go home within a day or day of surgery. Most appendix surgeries are considered urgent or emergent due to appendicitis and pain of surgery is less than pain caused by the inflamed appendix. 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 96813Get Direction
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