Dr. Richard Arthur Fermelia MD
Surgery Physician
/Obesity Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
/Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
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A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Health Insurance Plans Richard Arthur Fermelia accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Medica Insurance Company | PREFERRED | IA | 2024 | accepting | Apr 16 2024 |
Medica Insurance Company | PREFERREDTIER | IA | 2024 | accepting | Dec 12 2023 |
Medica Health Plans | PREFERREDTIER | ND | 2024 | accepting | Dec 12 2023 |
Medica Health Plans | PREFERRED | ND | 2024 | accepting | Mar 03 2022 |
Oscar Insurance Company | PREFERRED | NE | 2024 | accepting | Aug 13 2024 |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | PREFERRED | NE | 2024 | accepting | Aug 13 2024 |
Medica Insurance Company | PREFERRED | NE | 2024 | accepting | Apr 16 2024 |
Medica Insurance Company | PREFERREDTIER | NE | 2024 | accepting | May 16 2024 |
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