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Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD is a General Surgeon in Boone, NC.
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Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Boone, NC
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD is a General Surgeon in Boone, NC.

About

Dr. Van Der Westhuizen graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD is a General Surgeon in Boone, NC and has 17 years experience. Dr. Van Der Westhuizen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Watauga Medical Center. At present, Dr. Van Der Westhuizen received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Van Der Westhuizen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Van Der Westhuizen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bunion Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Watauga Surgical Group PA
    965 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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4.5
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Apr 03, 2021
Dr. Lionel listens, explains everything, answers all questions.
— Apr 03, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Watauga Medical Center

    336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC