Soon N. Moon

Overview

Soon Moon, DO, believes in treating every patient like family, a philosophy that shapes her approach to surgery and care. “When counseling a patient, I ask myself, ‘If this were my mother, what would I recommend?’” she says. Dr. Moon specializes in bariatric, foregut, minimally invasive and general surgery. She was born in South Korea and raised in San Antonio, Texas, before settling in the Appalachian Highlands. She was drawn to bariatric surgery for the opportunity to transform lives, and values listening closely to her patients to better understand their needs.

Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Des Moines University,  

Residency

Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

 

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

 

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Ballad Health Medical Associates Surgical Associates of Kingsport
130 W. Ravine Rd., Suite 3A, Kingsport, TN 37660
Other Locations
Comprehensive Weight Management Center
111 West Stone Drive, Suite 310, Kingsport, TN 37660

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Moon 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.

Obesity
Endoscopy
Hernia Surgery

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. Soon N. Moon

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Soon N. Moon?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Soon N. Moon by calling their office at 423-245-6101. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Soon N. Moon a top-rated expert for Achalasia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Soon N. Moon is classified as an Experienced expert for Achalasia, 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. Soon N. Moon specialize in?

While Dr. Soon N. Moon is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Obesity, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Soon N. Moon participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Soon N. Moon has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Soon N. Moon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Soon N. Moon accept my insurance?

Dr. Soon N. Moon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-245-6101 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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