RickArthurFermeliaMDFACS, FASMBS

General Surgery • Lincoln, NE

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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Office
9100 Andermatt Dr
Ste 1
Lincoln, NE 68526
Phone+1 402-434-2730

Fax+1 402-434-3970

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 CenterResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1994
University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1989
University of WyomingBA, Zoology & Physiology, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

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

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

Lincoln Hospital Gets Trauma Center DesignationApril 27th, 2021

Professional Memberships

External Links

Heartland Surgicalhttp://Heartlandsurg.com