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Joshua E. Levin, MD

Surgical Assistant

Gender: Male
Experience: 18+ years

About Joshua E. Levin, MD

Joshua Eric Levin, MD is a surgical assistant, colon & rectal surgeon, and surgeon. Dr. Joshua E. Levin has 18+ years of experience in surgical assisting.

Education

Joshua E. Levin, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Joshua E. Levin, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 21, 2006, and his NPI number is 1740226570. Dr. Levin certified his NPI information on 11/14/2022.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joshua E. Levin, please call (443) 643-1199.

Surgical Assistant

A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.

Surgical Assistants in Bel Air, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgeon

Dr. Joshua E. Levin is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon in Bel Air, MD with special training and skill in performing diagnostic tests and surgery on the colon, rectum, and anus. As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Joshua E. Levin, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, polyps, bowel obstruction, and rectal prolapse. Colon & Rectal Surgery is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, and lower gastrointestinal system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Colon & Rectal Surgeons include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Colon & Rectal Surgeons include sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, colonostomy, bowel resection, tumor removal, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Colon Rectal Surgeons in Bel Air, MD

Surgeon

Dr. Joshua E. Levin is a Surgeon in Bel Air, MD with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties. As a Surgeon, Joshua E. Levin, MD performs surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Surgeons include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgeons include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgeons in Bel Air, MD

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