About Matthew E. Apel, MD
Matthew Apel is a bariatric surgeon at UNLV Health in Las Vegas. His current hospital biography describes advanced minimally invasive and robotic bariatric surgery within a multidisciplinary program, including consultation and long-term follow-up. This current institutional practice supersedes his former Blossom Bariatrics affiliation. The listed practice is UNLV Health Bariatric Surgery. Published appointment locations include 2724 North Tenaya Way, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89128. The documented clinical services include Bariatric surgery; Minimally invasive and robotic bariatric surgery. The education and training record includes MD: St.Georges University School of Medicine; General surgery residency: Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona.
This profile uses selected sourced facts. Current availability and procedure choice should be confirmed with the practice.
Procedures & areas of focus
- Bariatric surgery
- Minimally invasive and robotic bariatric surgery
Current individual UNLV Health biography.
Education & training
- MD: St.Georges University School of Medicine
- General surgery residency: Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona
- Bariatric/laparoscopic surgery fellowship: Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona
Medical license & specialist credentials
General surgery certification is not a separate bariatric surgery board certificate. Dates below describe the issuing source on the day checked; a license or certification can change afterward.
- Issuing body
- Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
- Recorded status
- Historical public reprimand, 2024-12-13
- Public identifier
- 16424
- Checked on
- 2026-11-02
- Issuing body
- American Board of Surgery
- Recorded status
- Certified - Meeting CC Requirements
- Public identifier
- 062531
- Issued
- 2017-03-27
- Expires
- 2027-12-31
- Checked on
- 2026-11-03
Practice locations
2724 North Tenaya Way, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Get directions ↗Confirm appointment location with the practice.
Research & publications
Robotic-Assisted Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Initial Experience at a Single Institution.
Questions to ask
Where can I arrange a consultation?
2724 North Tenaya Way, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89128. Confirm the office and appointment location when booking.
How can I contact UNLV Health Bariatric Surgery?
Call 725-567-3527. The practice can confirm appointment availability and the appropriate consultation site.
Which procedures or clinical services are documented?
Bariatric surgery; Minimally invasive and robotic bariatric surgery. Current individual UNLV Health biography.
Source ↗What medical education and surgical training are listed?
MD: St.Georges University School of Medicine; General surgery residency: Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona; Bariatric/laparoscopic surgery fellowship: Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona.
Source ↗Which languages are listed for this clinician?
English. Confirm language assistance for the appointment directly with the practice.
Source ↗Related patient guides
Profile sources
- Current individual primary biography · Checked 2026-11-02
- Official historical disciplinary-action index ↗ · Checked 2026-11-02
- Primary content evidence reviewed for this profile ↗ · Checked 2026-11-03
