Overview
Heather Spader is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Concussion, Subdural Hematoma, and Osteotomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Spader is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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Locations
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
1204 W Main St Fl 5, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heather S. Spader
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather S. Spader?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather S. Spader by calling their office at 434-924-3627. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather S. Spader a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather S. Spader is classified as an Experienced expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, 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 S. Spader specialize in?
While Dr. Heather S. Spader is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Osteotomy, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Heather S. Spader participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather S. Spader has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Heather S. Spader's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather S. Spader accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather S. Spader accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and HealthKeepers. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-924-3627 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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- Experienced
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- ConcussionDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DeliriumDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gomez Lopez Hernandez SyndromeDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.
- Marcus Gunn PhenomenonDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Marcus Gunn Phenomenon.
- Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)Dr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome)
- Oral CancerDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Oral Cancer.
- OsteotomyDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Sunken FontanellesDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Sunken Fontanelles.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.