Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen

General Surgery
Watauga Medical Center
336 Deerfield Rd, 
Boone, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
Watauga Medical Center
336 Deerfield Rd, 
Boone, NC 

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. Dr. Van Der Westhuizen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in SC

Hospital Affiliations

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
Watauga Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

Watauga Medical Center
336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Other Locations
Watauga Surgical Group PA
965 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 28607

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 828-262-4100. 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 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 828-262-4100 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.

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