Overview
John Birkmeyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Perforation, Obesity, Hip Replacement, and Thrombectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
Locations
1498 Pacific Ave Ste 400, Tacoma, WA 98402
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. John D. Birkmeyer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John D. Birkmeyer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John D. Birkmeyer by calling their office at 253-682-1710. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John D. Birkmeyer a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John D. Birkmeyer is classified as an Experienced expert for Hip Replacement, 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. John D. Birkmeyer specialize in?
While Dr. John D. Birkmeyer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Thrombectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. John D. Birkmeyer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John D. Birkmeyer has published 81 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. John D. Birkmeyer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John D. Birkmeyer accept my insurance?
Dr. John D. Birkmeyer accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-682-1710 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
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gastric BypassDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- HerniaDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- ObesityDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- ThrombectomyDr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Birkmeyer isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).