Van S. Leavitt
Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Overview

Dr. Leavitt is a native of Arizona. He attended K-12 in the Gilbert public school system and later went on to ASU where he received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and linguistics. He is fluent in Spanish and has gone on several medical missions trips to Mexico where he has been able to treat underserved populations.He attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ for his medical school training. Upon completion of his medical degree he was accepted into a general surgery residency program at Beaumont Health in Detroit, Michigan through Michigan State University. Dr. Leavitt trained heavily in laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery, colorectal surgery, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery, breast surgery, wound care, and endoscopy including EGD and colonoscopy.  He is board certified to treat a wide range of medical conditions including disorders of the gallbladder, stomach, intestines, and colon.After successfully completing his 5-year residency he was accepted at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center as a bariatric fellow for one year where he was dedicated to learning more about obesity and its surgical treatment.  He presented some of his bariatric research at Obesity Week in Los Angeles and at the SAGES conference in Boston.Dr. Leavitt is currently a member of several surgical societies including:  American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, AOA.

Dr. Leavitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Graduate Institution
Midwestern Univ AZ College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in AZ
Board Certifications
Surgery General Surgery
Fellowships
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Medicine (General Surgery/Colorectal) - Mercy Gilbert
3477 S Mercy Rd, Suite 208, Gilbert, AZ 85297
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