Surgeon
Dr. Tony Y. M. Tam is a Surgeon in Modesto, CA
with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties.
As a Surgeon, Tony Y. M. Tam, 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 Modesto, CA
Critical Care Surgeon
Dr. Tony Y. M. Tam is a Critical Care Surgeon in Modesto, CA
with special training and skill in performing surgery on critically ill patients.
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Tony Y. M. Tam, MD performs
emergency general surgery and more specialized procedures. Critical Care Surgery is
the surgical treatment of patients with critical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Critical Care Surgeons include infections, coronary artery disease, cancer, organ failure, and trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Critical Care Surgeons
include ventilator support, hepatobiliary surgery, colorectal surgery, heart surgery, tumor removal, and organ transplant.
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Critical Care Surgeons in Modesto, CA
Trauma Surgeon
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Trauma Surgeons in Modesto, CA
Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Tony Y. M. Tam is a Vascular Surgeon in Modesto, CA
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the vascular system.
As a Vascular Surgeon, Tony Y. M. Tam, MD performs
diagnostic tests and surgical procedures to diagnose and treat vascular disease. Vascular Surgery is
a medical specialty centered on diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases and disorders of blood vessels, arteries, and veins. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Vascular Surgeons include aneurysm, atherosclerosis, carotid and peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, spider veins, varicose veins, venous ulcers, dialysis access, diabetic wounds, and thoracic outlet syndrome .
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Vascular Surgeons
include x-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and CT imaging, catheter ablation, angioplasty, artery stenting, compression therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgical procedures to correct diseases and disorders related to the circulatory system.
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Vascular Surgeons in Modesto, CA
Colon & Rectal Surgeon
Dr. Tony Y. M. Tam is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon in Modesto, CA
with special training and skill in performing diagnostic tests and surgery on the colon, rectum, and anus.
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Tony Y. M. Tam, 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 Modesto, CA
