Overview
Dr. Close is a board-certified fellowship-trained pediatric urologist with extensive clinical and surgical expertise in congenital and acquired genitourinary problems. Her practice focuses on providing a comforting, healing environment for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic conditions in children ranging from prenatal development to age eighteen. After completing her Pediatric Urology Fellowship at Seattle Children’s Hospital she worked in private practice and then served as Chief of Pediatric Urology at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. She is internationally recognized for her research and writing on congenital bladder outlet obstruction and alternate methods of bladder augmentation. Her surgical expertise includes penile malformations- chordee and hypospadias, hydroceles, undescended testes, posterior urethral valves, vesicoureteral reflux and ureteroceles. Dr. Close has received a 5 star rating from US News and World report and was named Parent’s Top Choice because of her willingness to make time for patients, her ability to answer questions with clear explanations and the parents’ perception of patient outcomes. She is a member of The Society for Pediatric Urology, The European Society for Pediatric Urology, The American Academy of Pediatrics and The American College of Surgeons. Outside the hospital Dr. Close loves tennis, birding, and piano.
Dr. Close is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypospadias, Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens, Renal Tubular Dysgenesis, and Undescended Testicle.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Close has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clare E. Close
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Clare E. Close?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Clare E. Close by calling their office at 206-215-2700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Clare E. Close a top-rated expert for Hypospadias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clare E. Close is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypospadias, 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. Clare E. Close specialize in?
While Dr. Clare E. Close is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Hypospadias, Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens, and Renal Tubular Dysgenesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Clare E. Close participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Clare E. Close has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypospadias. You can view a list of Dr. Clare E. Close's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Clare E. Close accept my insurance?
Dr. Clare E. Close accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-2700 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
- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens
- HypospadiasDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Hypospadias.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- Posterior Urethral ValvesDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Urethral Valves.
- Reflux NephropathyDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Reflux Nephropathy.
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- BalanitisDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Balanitis.
- EpididymitisDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Epididymitis.
- HerniaDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- HydroceleDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocele.
- HydronephrosisDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Imperforate AnusDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Imperforate Anus.