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Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD
4.2 (44 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD is a General Surgeon in Lincoln, NE.
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Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Lincoln, NE
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD is a General Surgeon in Lincoln, NE.

About

Dr. Fermelia graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern Dallas.Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD is a General Surgeon in Lincoln, NE and has 35 years experience. Dr. Fermelia currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHI Health St. Elizabeth. At present, Dr. Fermelia received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 44 times. Dr. Fermelia's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fermelia is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Abdominal Pain
Wound Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Abdominal Pain
Wound Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Abdominal Pain
Rib Fracture
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Facial Fracture
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipomas
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Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Nail Infection
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bowel Obstruction Repair
Bowel Resection
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Cyst
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Lipoma
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Soft Tissue Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
GERD Treatment
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery for Cancer and Diverticular Disease
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Melanoma Removal
Minimal Access Surgery
Minimally Invasive Melanoma Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Port Removal
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Small Bowel Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
Surgical Mesh Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Trauma and Critical Care
Traumatic Resuscitation
Tube Feeding
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Access Creation and Care
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Guardian
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Ameritas
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • MetLife PPO
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Pine Lake Behavioral Health
    9100 Andermatt Dr Ste 1, Lincoln, NE 68526
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fermelia
4.2
Based on 44 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 27, 2022
My teenaged daughter ended up in the ER very sick after a botched surgery that had been done 2 weeks prior across the country. By the time we arrived she was near death & he saved her. She was hospitalized about a month, had several months of wound care & recovery. Not only did he save her life, he also saved her addt’l physical scarring. He took the extra time & put in effort because he truly CARES about his patients. Her condition was so complex, it was hard to understand. So he would sit down & go over it step by step, 100 x & was happy to do it. he did it every time, every step of the way. Not only that, but he had a mess to fix. Had it not been for his extensive experience?she wouldn’t be here. He is knowledgeable, relatable, compassionate & empathetic. to the degree that he’s using his own family to try to imagine & help us problem solve/make best decisions. He doesn’t make you feel bad if you don’t know something. Oneof the few in it for right reasons. I’m not easy to plz!
Grateful mother — Nov 27, 2022
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About Me

Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Craniofacial Surgery
Dermatologic Surgery
Other
Breast Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Dallas
    1994
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fermelia's profile.

Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD is affiliated with CHI Health St. Elizabeth.

Yes, Dr. Richard Fermelia, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth

    555 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE