Dr. Ozanan D. Meireles
Overview
I care for patients seeking long-term, sustainable weight loss through advanced surgical options. As a bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon, I specialize in procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revision surgeries. I also address related conditions like hernias, reflux, and metabolic disease. I’m passionate about supporting patients not just during surgery, but throughout their journey—before, during, and long after the procedure. I chose this field because I’ve seen how life-changing these interventions can be, both physically and emotionally. I take time to understand each patient’s goals, challenges, and lifestyle, and I work with them to build a path forward that’s realistic and durable. Outside of work, I enjoy travel, music, and time with friends, which helps me stay grounded and energized for the work I do.
Dr. Meireles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
407 Crutchfield St, Durham, NC 27704
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Meireles has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Meireles isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Meireles isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GastrectomyDr. Meireles isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- ObesityDr. Meireles isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Meireles isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Meireles isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Meireles isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- EndoscopyDr. Meireles isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Meireles isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastric BypassDr. Meireles isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Meireles isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).