James G. Bittner-Iv
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv

General Surgery
2790 Godwin Blvd, Suite 305, 
Suffolk, VA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
7
conditions
2790 Godwin Blvd, Suite 305, 
Suffolk, VA 

Overview

James Bittner-Iv is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia.

Dr. Bittner-Iv is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Dr. Bittner-Iv is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in VA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027

Fellowships

Washington University Dept of Ophthalmology-GME - 2012

Hospital Affiliations

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Obici Hospital
Sentara Medical Group

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Sentara Surgery Specialists
2790 Godwin Blvd, Suite 305, Suffolk, VA 23434

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.

6 Total Publications

Management of a primary ventral incisional hernia: a survey of the International Hernia Collaboration.
Management of a primary ventral incisional hernia: a survey of the International Hernia Collaboration.
Journal: Journal of robotic surgery
Published: October 09, 2018
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Is Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv specialize in?

While Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Obesity, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv accept my insurance?

Dr. James G. Bittner-Iv accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-934-4222 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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