Matthew Apel, MD, FACS, FASMBS
General Surgery
Biography
Dr. Matthew Apel is a key bariatric surgeon at UNLV Health Bariatric Surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada. Specializing in advanced bariatric, minimally invasive, and robotic bariatric surgery, Dr. Apel is dedicated to helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and successfully resolve obesity-related medical conditions.
As part of the multidisciplinary team at UNLV Health, he partners closely with each patient to create a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan focused on long-term health, increased confidence, and an improved quality of life. Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Apel supports individuals throughout every step of their weight-loss journey—providing expert guidance from the initial consultation through lifelong follow-up care at the UNLV Health Las Vegas clinic.
Education & Training
St. George’s University School of Medicine
General Surgery Residency at Banner University Medical Center Tucson Arizona
Surgery, Bariatric / Laparoscopic Fellowship at Banner University Medical Center Tucson Arizona
Board Certified General Surgery
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Accepted Insurance
Note: Please contact the clinic directly to confirm your health plan is accepted. Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan’s products or networks.
- Alignment Healthcare
- Anthem BC/BS
- Anthem Medicaid
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
- Caremore
- Centene – SilverSummit-Ambetter
- Champion Health
- Comp Med
- HPN / SC / SHL
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Nevada Medicaid
- NV Preferred / Prominence
- Railroad Medicare
- Teachers Health Trust
- TriCare
- TriWest HealthCare
- UHC
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