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West Virginia Vascular Institute250 Stanaford Road, Suite 203, Beckley, WV 25801 map
As a general surgeon in Beckley, Dr. Ovie Appresai performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
West Virginia Vascular Institute
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ovie E. Appresai is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
250 Stanaford Road, Suite 203, Beckley, WV 25801
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
Bio
Dr. Ovie Appresai graduated from University of Benin Faculty of Medicine before completing a residency in General Surgery at Harlem Hospital Center in New York, NY. He then completed a fellowship in Advanced GI Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at University of South Florida/Tampa General Hospital.
Dr. Appresai has one office in West Virginia where he specializes in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in West Virginia, Dr. Appresai performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Appresai may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Appresai for surgical and non-surgical bariatric procedures. Procedures commonly performed by a bariatric surgeon include gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and others designed to help patients lose weight. Dr. Appresai may also utilize non-surgical treatment plans, such as controlling the patient's diet and exercise regimen.
Special Interests
- Bariatric Surgery
- Gastric Band
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Obesity and Weight Management
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Harlem Hospital Center • New York, NY
Residency in General Surgery
Fellowship
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University of South Florida/Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, Florida
Fellowship in Advanced GI Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
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