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Matthew Lublin
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Matthew Lublin is a board-certified general surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Matthew Lublin prides his practice on safety first, and personalized individualized patient care. He offers concierge service to all patients and is available 24/7 for you before and after surgery.
With an emphasis on minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques, Dr. Lublin specializes in abdominal surgery. He performs surgery on disease processes related to the esophagus (for heartburn, reflux, or hiatal hernia), stomach, spleen, adrenal glands, small intestine, and colon.
Dr. Lublin has a special interest in groin hernias and gallbladder disease. He has performed over 600 laparoscopic gallbladder removals and over 300 laparoscopic inguinal (groin hernias). He teaches courses to other surgeons on the performance of laparoscopic hernias.
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.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Generally: Bumps under the skin that are soft, mobile and right under the skin can either be cysts or lipomas.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
I need a safe in-expensive way to rid myself of gaulstones. what are some different ways to do that?
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Surgery: Surgery is really the only way to remove gallstones. So-called liver or gallbladder flushes are pure quackery and do not remove gallstones. These flus... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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See Below: A bowel perforation is when a hole is formed or created in the small intestine. When this occurs, bowel contents (such as stool) leak into the abdomin... Read More
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A 56-year-old member asked:
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You don't: Generally, i would not recommend a visit to the gastroenterologist prior to a hernia repair. However, if you are experiencing a change in bowel habits... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Cancer: Colon cancer is a cancer of the large intestine (colon). Surgery is generally required to remove the portion of colon involved with cancer. Colonoscop... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Placement of a central line, in the neck, may damage the phrenic nerve, although this is highly unlikely.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Age 5: Belly button or umbilical hernias are generally not repaired until the age of 5. They can actually spontaneous close prior to age 5.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Virus : These symptoms are very likely due to gastroenteritis, a virus. These symptoms should resolve within 24 to 48 hours. If they don't resolve, you need t... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Most any: Most soaps can be used around surgical wounds without causing problems.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Lose weight: Losing weight will probably improve your gynecomastia. You still might need surgery if it persists after losing weight. There is really no medicine to... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Medical: Do not strain with bowel movements. Use a stool softener and have a bm everyday. Do not use toilet paper but use baby wipes.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Banding : True internal hemorrhoids can be treated in the office by rubber band ligation. In the office, a rubber band is placed on the base of the hemorrhoid. ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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3-5 daya: If things go well during surgery and you are felling ok, there are no real issues about flying. I would ask your doctor first, however, if he / she is... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Safe but won't work: This is an attempted cure but is really quackery. There is absolutely no proof that this works at all. People will believe they are seeing stones in ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Unknown : Cirrhosis and cancer may never develop after hepatitis c - you need to see a GI doc and be monitored for progression of liver disease - there are trea... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Topical treatments should be ok with pregnancy for an ingrown toenail. I would speak to your doctor, though.
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
VIsit your doctor: Groin injuries can take up to 12 months to heal. However, you may have a hernia. The best way to diagnose a hernia is by physical exam, but they can b... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
It depends: It all depends on the antibiotic. If it is antibiotic that you should not drink alcohol with, then i would recommend 24 hours. With some antibiotics, ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
No: There is no pain involved. You just need to lie still for approximately one hour.
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A 69-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Unlikely: Small lesions that are not growing, are not painful, and are soft generally can be watched. Have a medical professional evaluate it first.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Ice and elevation: The best ways to reduce swelling are applying ice and elevation, if that is possible. Generally, it just takes time for swelling to reolve - normally ... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Anything that causes excess straining may cause an exacerbation of hemorrhoids. Taking frequent breaks to stop the pressure places on your bottom.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Unclear: Piles or hemorrhoids do not generally cause abdominal symptoms. Try keeping yourself regular - having 1 bowel movement a day - avoiding straining on t... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Spicy and fried: Spicy, greasy, and fried foods can more likely bring on a gallbladder attack. Still, any food can precipitate a gallbladder attack.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
General surgeon : A general surgeon does hiatal hernia repairs - these are also mostly now done laparoscopically ( through 5 small incisions ). A general surgeon who sp... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Unknown : No one is sure how and why lipomas form. However, they are almost always not cancerous and easily removed by a simple operation.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Stress : Due to your body'a stress response to surgery, you may miss a menstruated cycle. This can happen and is nothing to worry about. If you're period doesn... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
You don't : The majority of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is performed on an outpatient basis - meaning you go home on the day of surgery and do not need to st... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: First it depends on what the initial treatment is so ou can determine the alternatives. Most pilonidal cysts are treated by surgical removal. If you d... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Surgery: Lipomas are easily removed surgically. They generally don't need to be removed but if they are getting bigger or causing pain, they should be removed.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
A specific field: Vascular surgery is surgery performed on arteries and veins around the body.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Abdomnal pain: Gallbladder attacks often follow fatty meals, and they may occur during the night. A typical attack can cause
â– steady pain in the right upper abdo... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Rarely: If a hiatal hernia is very large, it may cause shortness of breath by impinging on the lungs. If the stomach gets caught in the chest through the hern... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Difficult: Are you a male or female? Is the pain in your groin or lower abdomen? How old are you?
All these questions are important in determining a source of ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Most likely: Yes - when a belly button becomes an outie, it is likely the result of an umbilical hernia.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Very unlikely: It is possible to get colon cancer at the age of 21 but extremely unlikely. Colon cancer screening generally starts at the age of 50, unless there is ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Not usually: If an appendictis is treated with just antibiotics, it may improve but the chances of recurrent attacks is high. So, the appendix shoudl be removed su... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
No: Hernia surgery is one of the most common operations performed in the U.S. As with any surgery there are complications, but for inguinal hernia surgery... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Lublinanswered
Surgery 27 years experience
Stretch,: Stretch, stretch some more and don't be a weekend warrior.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Not sure: If your gallbladder is causing problems, you should get it taken care of. Surgery is really the only effective treatment. Ask your doctor to recommend... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely : An ultrasound is very good at distinguishing between gallstones and kidney stones so it is unlikely. Frequent urination, however, is not a symptom of ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Hydrate: Hydrate - hydrate - hydrate - make sure you always drink plenty of water.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Very unlikely : Lipomas generally cause minimal pain and a lipoma located on the back wouldn't cause abdominal pain.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Extremely unlikely : Gallbladder flushes are an extreme form of medical quackery - they do not work. If your stone is not causing symptoms, then you're gallbladder does no... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Ignore: These generally respond to warm soaks - usually occur in people who bite or pick their toes.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: An umbilical hernia is not a reason to not have weight loss surgery - the hernia can usually be fixed at the time if weight loss surgery as well.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
See an MD: A lump in the groin can be caused by many different things. If the lump comes and goes and / or you can push it in, it is likely a hernia. Other cause... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Exercise should have no effect on an anal fissure (tear). You should seek out a general or colo-rectal surgeon for treatment, which can be medical or ... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:
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Quality of life: Hemorrhoids should be removed surgically when medical management has failed and symptoms are greatly affecting your quality of life.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Surgery 27 years experience
Extremely rare: Pancreatic cancer is extremely rare in this demographic.
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Feb 20, 2013
I've known Dr. Lublin for over 4 years and have used him as a referral source for my general surgery issues. He's a highly skilled General and Bariatric surgeon, as well as a down to earth and compa...Read More
Jun 8, 2013
Very timely and useful responses.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Lublin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, I will contact my doctor immediately. How many years will it take to develop stones? I had ultrasound in June 2011 and no stones.
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Thanks for your quick reply!.. and sir I heard if we go to surgery then it increase faster then before.so what should I do?
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you very much. I was told that water kefir was good for the you.
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