Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
Valley Medical Group-Renton
4033 Talbot Rd S, Suite 530, 
Renton, WA 

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.

Specialties

General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
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
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

VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP-RENTON
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.


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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.

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