Overview
David Flum is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Flum is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 231 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David R. Flum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David R. Flum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David R. Flum by calling their office at 206-598-4333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David R. Flum a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David R. Flum is classified as an Elite expert for Appendicitis, 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. David R. Flum specialize in?
While Dr. David R. Flum is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David R. Flum participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David R. Flum has published 229 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. David R. Flum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David R. Flum accept my insurance?
Dr. David R. Flum accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and PacificSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-598-4333 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
- AppendicitisDr. Flum isElite. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Distinguished
- AppendectomyDr. Flum isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Flum isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastric BypassDr. Flum isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- ObesityDr. Flum isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- ColostomyDr. Flum isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Flum isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Flum isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Flum isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Anal CancerDr. Flum isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Flum isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Flum isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Flum isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Flum isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.