Overview
Heather Wakefield is a General Surgeon in Sterling, Illinois. Dr. Wakefield is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
101 E Miller Rd Fl 3, Sterling, IL 61081
100 E Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
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 Wakefield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Wakefield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather Wakefield by calling their office at 815-625-4790. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather Wakefield a top-rated expert for Meige Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather Wakefield is classified as an Advanced expert for Meige Disease, 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 Wakefield specialize in?
While Dr. Heather Wakefield is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphedema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Heather Wakefield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather Wakefield has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meige Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Heather Wakefield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather Wakefield accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather Wakefield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-625-4790 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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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholecystitisDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Anal FissureDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.