Dr. Joshua Shaw M.D.
Surgeon
About
Dr. Joshua Shaw is a general surgeon practicing in Unknown City, Unknown State. Dr. Shaw 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. Shaw 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
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. Joshua Shaw M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What is the best surgery for a hiatal hernia?
Minimally invasive hiatal hernia repair with wrap. READ MORE
Is it OK to sleep on your side after abdominal surgery?
Whatever is comfortable, generally speaking will be fine. READ MORE
Can hospice patients have surgery?
Depends on the surgery, some surgeries are palliative in nature. Would really depend on the surgery and the individual/family goals of care. READ MORE
When can I exercise after inguinal hernia surgery?
You can, but also depends on how they repaired the inguinal hernia, open v laparoscopic or robotically. Open will have a longer down time than the other two. READ MORE
How do you stop a stomach hernia from hurting?
There aren’t stomach hernias. Sometimes a stomach may be involved in a paraesophageal or hiatal hernia. Can try PPI meds but usually the definitive symptom relief is to have it surgically corrected. READ MORE
What foods should I avoid if I have a hernia?
None. Eat what makes you happy within reason. Some foregut surgeries like hiatal hernia repairs may have special diets in the immediate post op period. Most abdominal and pelvic hernias don’t have special diets. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Center Director South Florida Transplant Center 2021 - Present
- Surgical Director Liver Transplant South Florida Transplant Center 2021 - Present
- Surgical Director Kidney Transplant South Florida Transplant Center 2020 - Present
Treatments
- Liver and Bile Duct Surgery
- Liver
- Liver Biopsy
- Pancreas Problems, Biliary Disorders (gallbladder And Bile Ducts), Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines)
- Whipple Procedure
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Transplant Surgery
- Liver Transplant
- Pancreatectomy
- Kidney Transplant
- Pancreas Problems
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