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Dr. Erik Simchuk, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
5.0 (9)
Map Pin Small Chico, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Erik Simchuk, MD

Dr. Erik Simchuk, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chico, CA. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Dartmouth College and is affiliated with Enloe Medical Center. Dr. Simchuk, completed a residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Simchuk an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Simchuk works at Practice in Chico, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Deron Ludwig M.d. Inc
    251 Cohasset Rd Ste 310, Chico, CA 95926 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 891-1651

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  • Enloe Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    • 29 years of experience
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Virginia Mason Medical Center
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    • Dartmouth College
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    • General Surgery
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