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Eduards G. Ziedins, MD

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Eduards G. Ziedins, MD
General Surgeon
Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
General Surgery
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
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About Me

I'm a general surgeon at University of Vermont Medical Center with a focus on providing rural general surgical care.

As a general surgeon, I offer a wide range of surgical treatment services. My areas of expertise encompass oncologic surgery — including breast disease — as well as endoscopy, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery and hernia repair.

I focus on treatment expectations and outcomes. I strive to maintain open communication with my patients and cherish the relationships I build with patients in the hospital and in the local community.


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Insurance Accepted

Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.

General Surgery, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Medicaid (VT)*
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United Behavioral Health/Optum
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/3/23

General Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Delta Dental
  • EBPA
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • Optum Rx
  • POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
  • St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
  • Zelis/Stratose

*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Experience

Education & Training
Residency Medical Center Hospital of Vermont - Surgery
Internship University of Vermont Medical Center - General Surgery
Doctor of Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus Suny - Buffalo - Biology
Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery

Patient Ratings & Comments

89 ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • Provider was very knowledgeable and helpful and was not afraid to send me to the UVM Breast Center for a second opinion to help me feel more comfortable without being asked to that action was above and beyond and greatly appreciated
  • Dr. Ziedens is compassionate and was very caring and responsive during the procedure he did at the hospital. I was not prepared for the news of the outcome of the procedure/test so I feel like I'm not doing very well at grasping the situation and wrapping my head around the right questions. I'm not seeing a clear view for me to make the next decisions.
  • Dr. Ziedins was great! Softspoken, gentle and fully explained the procedure before and during the biopsy. I felt very comfortable with him.
  • Excellent!!!
  • Dr Ziedins is the most compassionate surgeon I have ever met. He is a treasure, and I will be forever grateful for his expertise and care.
  • Dr Ziedins is the smartest and most conscientious doctor I've ever had.
  • I had the best experience.
  • Good experience
  • Dr. Ziedins was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him. If I'm ever in need of any general surgery again I'll ask for him.
  • Dr. Ziedins is wonderful!!
  • Instructions for follow up care were good, but also should have been given knowledge to call re: pain if needed more management
  • Dr. Ziedins is excellent. He was very thorough and kept me informed the whole visit of what was occurring during the procedure to ensure I was comfortable and all my questions were addressed. I would recommend him to others.
  • Doctor Eduards Gunars Ziedins continues to provide me the best care possible. The best.
  • Dr. Ziedins is the kindest provider, and I appreciate how he speaks to me as an individual and not a #. I highly recommend Dr. Ziedins for any care needs or general surgery. I am blessed to have had him perform emergency surgery on me.
  • Dr. Ziedins was kind, informative, thoughtful, responsive and made it an excellent worthwhile visit.
  • Dr. Ziedins is an excellent and caring doctor.
  • Best doctor in the area.
  • He is one of the best! I'm not sure what I would have done without his support this past year.
  • Dr. Ziedins showed concern for my condition and explained thoroughly the process of the biopsy and how he had to wait for lab results for final decision on options.
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