Overview
Heather Orkwis is a Dermatologist in Clinton Township, Michigan. Dr. Orkwis has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.
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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43900 Garfield Rd Ste 100, Clinton Township, MI 48038
52873 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315
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 Orkwis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Orkwis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather Orkwis by calling their office at 586-286-0112. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather Orkwis a top-rated expert for Neurocutaneous Melanosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather Orkwis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Neurocutaneous Melanosis, 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 Orkwis specialize in?
While Dr. Heather Orkwis is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Heather Orkwis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather Orkwis has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurocutaneous Melanosis. You can view a list of Dr. Heather Orkwis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather Orkwis accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather Orkwis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 586-286-0112 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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- Distinguished
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic NevusDr. Orkwis isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Orkwis isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.
- Neurocutaneous MelanosisDr. Orkwis isDistinguished. Learn about Neurocutaneous Melanosis.
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- Actinic KeratosisDr. Orkwis isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
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- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Orkwis isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Athlete's FootDr. Orkwis isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Orkwis isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Orkwis isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- BoilsDr. Orkwis isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Orkwis isExperienced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.