Overview
Lionel Van Der Westhuizen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boone, North Carolina.
Dr. Van Der Westhuizen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
965 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 28607
336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen by calling their office at 828-264-2340. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen 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. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen specialize in?
While Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen accept my insurance?
Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-264-2340 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Van Der Westhuizen isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Van Der Westhuizen isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Van Der Westhuizen isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Van Der Westhuizen isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Van Der Westhuizen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Van Der Westhuizen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Van Der Westhuizen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal CancerDr. Van Der Westhuizen isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Van Der Westhuizen isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Van Der Westhuizen isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Van Der Westhuizen isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Van Der Westhuizen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.