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Uretz Oliphant, MD, General Surgery, Mattoon, IL

Uretz John Oliphant MD

Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care


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  • 200 Lerna Rd SMattoon, IL 61938

  • Phone+1 217-258-5900

  • Fax+1 217-383-4868

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Summary

  • Dr. Uretz Oliphant is a General Surgeon based in Mattoon, IL, with subspecialties in Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. He completed his surgical residencies at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and the University of Chicago following his graduation from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1983. Dr. Oliphant is currently the Interim Dean at the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana. His experience encompasses trauma and surgical critical care, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. His published work includes studies on gallbladder disease and pancreatitis management. Notably, he is a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International College of Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Oliphant previously served as President of the International College of Surgeons- US section.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group)
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group)Residency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

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