Larry Stigall, DDS
Boone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Independent
Oral Surgery
(828) 264-7842
Board Certification: American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Garrett S. Stigall, DDS, MD
Boone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Independent
Oral Surgery
(828) 264-7842
Board Certification: American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Elisabeth Stump, MPH, PA-C
Watauga Surgical Group
Appalachian Regional Medical Associates
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
General Surgery
(828) 264-2340
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Elisabeth Stump, MPH, PA-C grew up outside of Asheville, NC. After earning both her undergraduate degree and Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, Elisabeth continued her education at Gardner Webb in Boiling Springs, NC for Physician Assistant school. Elisabeth’s special clinical interests are in general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and rural medicine. In her free time, Elisabeth enjoys dancing, camping, hiking, and traveling with her husband. Elisabeth is proud to serve in the High Country – her home and community.
Lionel van der Westhuizen, MD
Watauga Surgical Group
Appalachian Regional Medical Associates
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
General Surgery, Colonoscopy
(828) 264-2340
Dr. van der Westhuizen graduated from Covenant College and entered the Medical College of Georgia, obtaining his medical degree in 2007. In 2012 he finished his General Surgery training at Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center in Greenville, SC. He subsequently completed a surgical fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery in Greenville, as well.
In addition to general surgical procedures, Dr. van der Westhuizen has interest and specialty training in both complex hernia repair and advanced laparoscopy. He offers laparoscopic and open repair options for a range of hernia defects including umbilical, incisional, flank, parastomal, inguinal, and recurrent hernias. Other advanced laparoscopic techniques include paraesophageal (hiatal) hernia repair and fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux, Heller myotomy for achalasia, colon surgery, adrenalectomy, splenectomy, and nephrectomy.
Dr. van der Westhuizen was born in South Africa, grew up as a missionary kid in Chile, South America, and speaks Spanish fluently. He served in medical missions during his surgical residence in Honduras, and he has a continuing interest in medical missions in the future.
Dr. van der Westhuizen is married to his wife Stephanie. They have four children Elie, John, Caleb, and Joel.
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