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Dr. Artuso has been in practice for 24 years, being devoted to performing only bariatric surgery for the last 12 years. Although the majority of his present surgeries are lap-band procedures, he has performed many laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures and also gastric bypass revisions for weight regain. He recently has begun performing sleeve gastrectomies and lap-bands through fewer incisions.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
General Surgery
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English
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Artusoanswered
General Surgery 42 years experience
Yes: There is usually mild discomfort in removing a chest tube. It is much less than pain felt during inserting the tube, which can be very painful.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Although commonly life-saving, there are injuries that can occur from air-bag deployment. One of the most common reported injuries are injuries to the... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Spleen rupture: Surviving a spleen rupture depends on many factors. The most important is how quickly the patient is brought to a trauma center. There are also differ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Respiratory therapy: Flail chest is severe disruption of the chest wall. To provide enoughe oxygen, the patient must receive respiratory therapy. This includes deep breath... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Although the "normal" blood pressure is 110-120/60-70, a blood pressue of 89/60 may be normal for some persons, especially young woman. If the pulse i... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A daily baby Aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attack in men and woman even with no history of heart disese.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Rupture more severe: A splenic laceration means a single cut on the spleen which if not deep may not require surgery. A splenic rupture often signifies more severe injury ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Warmth and time: A whiplash is a strain of the muscles of the neck. Like any muscle strain, it requires warm therapy(compresses), massage of the neck to relax the musc... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
More expertise: A level1 center is a teaching hospital or institution. It may provide more expertisein in things like heart surgery after trauma and and certain neuro... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Yes: The surgeon can remove the nissen wrap, and then perform the gastric bypass. Gerd should not return as the gastric bypsss usually helps gerd.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Yes: Coronary artery disease means the arteries of the heart have partial or complete blockage. Congestive heart failure means the heart musle is weak and ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There are small vessels on the surface of the brain that can rupture with moderate/severe blows to the head. This can lead to slow bleeding and could ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Yes: ARDS can be caused by many factors, usually overwhelming sepsis or infection. If that scenario happens again, ARDS may return. Having it once does not... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Splenic rupture: Splenic rupture usually occurs after blunt trauma. This includes a blow to the left lower rib cage, or a sharp stopping such as a car accident or a fa... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Yes: If acid reflux does not respond to medications, raising the head of the bed, and not eating late at night , then the patient needs to be checked for a... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 42 years experience
Yes: A whiplash is a muscle strain or pull. Lika any muscle injury, it often feels worse 12-18 hours after the injury occurs.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Artuso is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Artuso is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
CETEC School of Medicine, Dominican Republic
Graduated 1981MD
Affiliations
St. John's Riverside Hospital/ Dobbs Ferry Pavilion
St. Francis Hospital/ Poughkeepsie, NY
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