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Dr. Ovie Appresai, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (13)
Map Pin Small Fayetteville, NC
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ovie Appresai, MD

Dr. Ovie Appresai, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fayetteville, NC. They graduated from University of Benin / School of Medicine and is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Dr. Appresai, completed a residency at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Appresai an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Appresai works at Fern Creek General Surgery in Fayetteville, NC. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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Dr. Appresai's Office Locations

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    Ferncreek General Surgery
    4140 Ferncreek Dr Ste 601, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 485-3880

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  • Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stomach Surgery
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Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Ovie Appresai, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841514817
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Advanced Laparoscopic GI and Bariatric Surgery - University of South Florida/Tampa General Hospital|Fellowship Of The American College Of Surgeons.
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Benin / School of Medicine
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    Dr. Appresai works at Fern Creek General Surgery in Fayetteville, NC. View the full address on Dr. Appresai’s profile.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Appresai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Appresai.

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