Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Ave, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Austin Gaal is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Uvulitis, Ludwig Angina, Mouth Sores, and Mouth Ulcers. Dr. Gaal is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Licenses

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Harborview Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Castilian
Farsi
Hindi
Korean
Mandarin
Russian
Spanish
Thai

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BEST
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Florida Combined Life
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Renaissance
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations
UW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195

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.


6 Total Publications

RE: Does Pterygoid Hamulotomy During Palatoplasty Affect Hearing Outcomes in Nonsyndromic Cleft Palate Patients?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Austin J. Gaal

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Austin J. Gaal?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Austin J. Gaal by calling their office at 206-744-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Austin J. Gaal a top-rated expert for Uvulitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Austin J. Gaal is classified as an Experienced expert for Uvulitis, 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. Austin J. Gaal specialize in?

While Dr. Austin J. Gaal is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, they have specific expertise in Uvulitis, Ludwig Angina, and Mouth Sores. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Does Dr. Austin J. Gaal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Austin J. Gaal has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Uvulitis. You can view a list of Dr. Austin J. Gaal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Austin J. Gaal accept my insurance?

Dr. Austin J. Gaal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-744-3000 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.

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