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Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in Richland, WA specializing in complementary and alternative medicine and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Baghdad Medical School in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD is affiliated with Providence and Kadlec Clinic - General, Breast and Colorectal Surgery.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD graduated from University of Baghdad Medical School in 1992. He completed residency at University of Baghdad Medical School. He has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of Baghdad Medical School (1992)
Residency: University of Baghdad Medical School (1996)
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Cigna PPO, Moda Medicare Advantage PPO, Asuris Northwest Health TRIWEST, Health Net - TriCare, Coordinated Care Medicaid, Humana, Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, United Healthcare Medicaid, United HealthCare PPO, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO, Humana HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Regence BlueCross BlueShield Of Oregon Medicare Advantage PPO, Kaiser, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Premera PPO, Naphcare, Moda PPO, Evernorth PPO, First Choice PPO and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).
According to our sources, Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Richland, WA.
Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi works as a colon & rectal surgery and complementary and alternative medicine. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Alkhamesi include rectocele (posterior prolapse), sigmoidoscopy, and colon cancer. He accepts Regence, Blue California, United Healthcare PPO, and more. He graduated from the University of Baghdad, Baghdad College of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Alkhamesi speaks Arabic. He is affiliated with Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Providence. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Alkhamesi's office in Richland, WA.
