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Rick Fermelia, MD, General Surgery, Lincoln, NE

Rick Arthur Fermelia MD FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care


Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

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  • 9100 Andermatt DrSte 1Lincoln, NE 68526

  • Phone+1 402-434-2730

  • Fax+1 402-434-3970

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Summary

  • I have 25 years of experience in elective and acute general surgery and trauma. I was a level 2 trauma center director for 16 years. I am a successful and passionate bariatric surgeon. I have leadership and organizational skills, having started, developed, and managed successful Trauma and Bariatric programs. I love the practice of general surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of Wyoming
    University of WyomingBA, Zoology & Physiology, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 1994 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1992 - 1994
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • Lincoln Hospital Gets Trauma Center Designation
    Lincoln Hospital Gets Trauma Center DesignationApril 27th, 2021

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