Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc
965 State Farm Rd, 
Boone, NC 

Overview

Lionel Van Der Westhuizen is a General Surgeon in Boone, North Carolina. Dr. Van Der Westhuizen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Van Der Westhuizen is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in SC

Hospital Affiliations

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

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
965 State Farm 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.

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