Dr. Van Leavitt, DO, Gilbert, AZ

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Overall rating

4.84

About Dr. Van Leavitt

Dr. Leavitt is a native of Arizona. He attended K-12 in the Gilbert public school system and later went on to ASU where he received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and linguistics. He is fluent in Spanish and has gone on several medical missions trips to Mexico where he has been able to treat underserved populations.He attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ for his medical school training. Upon completion of his medical degree he was accepted into a general surgery residency program at Beaumont Health in Detroit, Michigan through Michigan State University. Dr. Leavitt trained heavily in laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery, colorectal surgery, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery, breast surgery, wound care, and endoscopy including EGD and colonoscopy. He is board certified to treat a wide range of medical conditions including disorders of the gallbladder, stomach, intestines, and colon. After successfully completing his 5-year residency he was accepted at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center as a bariatric fellow for one year where he was dedicated to learning more about obesity and its surgical treatment. He presented some of his bariatric research at Obesity Week in Los Angeles and at the SAGES conference in Boston.Dr. Leavitt is currently a member of several surgical societies including: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, AOA

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Upper GI endoscopy

Gallbladder removal

Upper GI endoscopy

Gallbladder removal

Office location

Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Medicine (General Surgery / Colorectal) - Mercy Gilbert

3477 S Mercy Rd, Ste 208 [TEMP], Gilbert, AZ 85297

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Education and background

Practice names

Dignity Health Medical Group Arizona

Education and training

Medical School - Midwestern University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Banner Gateway Medical Center (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1780976480

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Overall rating

4.84

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What practice does Dr. Van Leavitt work with?

Dr. Van Leavitt works with Dignity Health Medical Group Arizona.

Where is Dr. Van Leavitt's office located?

Dr. Van Leavitt's office is located at 3477 S Mercy Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Van Leavitt?

Dr. Van Leavitt frequently sees patients for Appendicitis / Appendectomy, Bariatric Surgery Consultation, Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy , Hernia, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Van Leavitt on their profile.