Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD

Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen specializes in surgery with nearly two decades of experience serving patients across North Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency training at Greenville Hospital System/University of South Carolina. With 19 years of surgical expertise, Dr. Van Der Westhuizen provides comprehensive care to patients requiring various surgical interventions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Van Der Westhuizen practices at multiple locations throughout Boone and Linville, North Carolina, with affiliations at Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital. His surgical expertise focuses on treating conditions such as ventral hernias, hemorrhoids, and pilonidal disease. He performs hernia repair surgeries and laparoscopic procedures, utilizing minimally invasive techniques when appropriate. Patients have rated Dr. Van Der …Westhuizen 4.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care and bedside manner.