Overview
Heather Wheeler is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Wheeler is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INDEMNITY
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- 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
4033 Talbot Rd S, Suite 530, Renton, WA 98055
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.
Ralph Aye is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Aye is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Aye is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Misho Hubka, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon. His special medical interests include Robotic and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, and complex surgery for benign and malignant disease of the lung, chest wall, esophagus and mediastinum.Dr. Hubka is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, STS Patient Safety Workforce and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Dr. Hubka is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heather K. Wheeler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather K. Wheeler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather K. Wheeler by calling their office at 425-228-6076. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather K. Wheeler a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather K. Wheeler is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Heather K. Wheeler specialize in?
While Dr. Heather K. Wheeler is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Heather K. Wheeler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather K. Wheeler has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Heather K. Wheeler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather K. Wheeler accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather K. Wheeler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-228-6076 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
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Wheeler isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Wheeler isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Breast LumpDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CholecystitisDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- FibroadenomaDr. Wheeler isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.

