Overview
Andrew Birkeland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Birkeland is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 118 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- 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
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Stanford University
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland by calling their office at 650-498-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland a top-rated expert for Laryngectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew C. 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 C. Birkeland specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Laryngectomy, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland has published 118 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laryngectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew C. 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 C. Birkeland accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew C. Birkeland accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-498-6000 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
- LaryngectomyDr. Birkeland isElite. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Advanced
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Birkeland isAdvanced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- CherubismDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Cherubism.
- Cystic HygromaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Hygroma.
- Ear CancerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- EndoscopyDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hygroma CervicalDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Hygroma Cervical.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- LiposarcomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Birkeland isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.