Overview
Heather Spader is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Spader is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Metopic Ridge.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1204 W Main St Fl 5, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
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 Spader
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Spader?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather Spader by calling their office at 434-243-5749. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather Spader a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather Spader is classified as an Advanced expert for Hydrocephalus, 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 Spader specialize in?
While Dr. Heather Spader is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Heather Spader participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather Spader has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Heather 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 Spader accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather Spader accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and HealthKeepers. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-243-5749 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
- Advanced
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Spader isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Spader isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Spader isAdvanced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- HydrocephalusDr. Spader isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Spader isAdvanced. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Spader isAdvanced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- Experienced
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acromegaloid Facial Appearance SyndromeDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- ApoplexyDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Spader isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.