15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Eckert, Trauma Surgeon in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Matthew Eckert, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Eckert is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, French, German, Haitian; Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Persian, Polish, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eckert’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eckert’s office at (360) 501-3500.
What languages does Dr. Eckert speak?
Dr. Eckert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
Arabic
Chinese
Czech
Danish
English
French
German
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Hebrew
Hindi
Hungarian
Italian
Korean
Persian
Polish
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Spanish
Swedish
Tagalog
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Eckert typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Matthew Eckert may include:
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Eckert typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Eckert may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Eckert accept my insurance?
Dr. Eckert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 501-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eckert accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Eckert in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Eckert's office located?
Dr. Matthew Eckert's Primary Practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(360) 501-3500
What is Dr. Eckert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eckert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063446672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eckert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eckert
What is Dr. Matthew Eckert's specialty?
Dr. Eckert is a Trauma Surgeon near Chapel Hill, NC.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Matthew Eckert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Eckert is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Unc Hospitals - Chapel Hill. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Matthew Eckert accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Eckert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Eckert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office at (360) 501-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Eckert?
Please contact Dr. Eckert's office at (360) 501-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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