Overview
Craig Birgfeld is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Birgfeld is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
1500 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Birgfeld 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.
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.
Seattle Children's Hospital
Dr. Susarla is the Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, the Marlys C. Larson Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery, and the Surgical Director of the Craniofacial Center at Seattle Children's Hospital. He is a Professor of Surgery (Plastic) and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington.Dr. Susarla is an internationally-recognized expert in pediatric and adult craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery. His clinical practice includes management of congenital craniofacial differences such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and craniofacial syndromes as well as secondary craniomaxillofacial reconstruction.Dr. Susarla completed his medical degree (MD) at Harvard Medical School and his dental degree (DMD) at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He completed residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Plastic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. His fellowship training in craniomaxillofacial surgery was at Seattle Children's Hospital. He is one of the few craniomaxillofacial surgeons in the United States board certified in Plastic Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.Dr. Susarla has a robust research portfolio, with over 300 publications. He is on the editorial boards for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has given over 100 invited talks nationally and internationally on craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery. Dr. Susarla is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Susarla is board certified in Plastic Surgery and Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.
Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
Neal Futran is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Futran is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Futran is currently accepting new patients.
Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
Brittany Barber is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Barber is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig Birgfeld
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Birgfeld?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig Birgfeld by calling their office at 206-987-3256. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig Birgfeld a top-rated expert for Craniosynostosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Birgfeld is classified as an Elite expert for Craniosynostosis, 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. Craig Birgfeld specialize in?
While Dr. Craig Birgfeld is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, and Plagiocephaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Craig Birgfeld participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig Birgfeld has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Craniosynostosis. You can view a list of Dr. Craig Birgfeld's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig Birgfeld accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig Birgfeld accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-987-3256 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
- CraniosynostosisDr. Birgfeld isElite. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Distinguished
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez TypeDr. Birgfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type.
- Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis SyndromeDr. Birgfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome.
- Crouzon SyndromeDr. Birgfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Crouzon Syndrome.
- Goldenhar DiseaseDr. Birgfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Goldenhar Disease.
- Lambdoid SynostosisDr. Birgfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Lambdoid Synostosis.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Birgfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- Advanced
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Birgfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- CraniectomyDr. Birgfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Birgfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Birgfeld isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Birgfeld isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Birgfeld isExperienced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Cleft Lip and PalateDr. Birgfeld isExperienced. Learn about Cleft Lip and Palate.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Birgfeld isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Femoral Facial SyndromeDr. Birgfeld isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Facial Syndrome.