Dr. Erik Lichtenberger, MD is a general surgery specialist in Akron, OH and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from Univ Of Hi J a Burns Sch Med in 1985 and specializes in general surgery.
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- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
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more than 34% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
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more than 28% of peers
Secondary Malignancies
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more than 26% of peers
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1 Specialties
- General Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
45 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Esophageal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Lung Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Ulcer
- Umbilical Hernia
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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38 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Parathyroidectomy
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Univ Of Hi J a Burns Sch MedMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Wright St UResidency Hospital | Completed 1990
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Lichtenberger accepts 5 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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