Overview
Andrew Birkeland is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Birkeland is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 117 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 5200, Sacramento, CA 95817
900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Birkeland
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Birkeland?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Birkeland by calling their office at 916-734-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew Birkeland a top-rated expert for Laryngectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Birkeland is classified as an Elite expert for Laryngectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew Birkeland specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Birkeland is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Laryngectomy, Laryngeal Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew Birkeland participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Birkeland has published 117 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laryngectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Birkeland's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Birkeland accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Birkeland accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 916-734-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Birkeland isElite. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LaryngectomyDr. Birkeland isElite. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Distinguished
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)Dr. Birkeland isDistinguished. Learn about Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).
- Throat CancerDr. Birkeland isDistinguished. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Birkeland isDistinguished. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- LeukoplakiaDr. Birkeland isAdvanced. Learn about Leukoplakia.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Birkeland isAdvanced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Birkeland isAdvanced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Sinus CancerDr. Birkeland isAdvanced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- TeratocarcinosarcomaDr. Birkeland isAdvanced. Learn about Teratocarcinosarcoma.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- AnosmiaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).