4545 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, 
Gig Harbor, WA 

Overview

Joseph Shvidler is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Shvidler is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in WA

Languages Spoken

English
Castilian
Filipino
German
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Tibetan
Ukrainian

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Lifewise

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PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

4545 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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. Joseph Shvidler

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Shvidler?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Shvidler by calling their office at 253-530-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joseph Shvidler a top-rated expert for Palatopharyngeal Incompetence?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Shvidler is classified as an Experienced expert for Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, 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. Joseph Shvidler specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph Shvidler is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Joseph Shvidler participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joseph Shvidler has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Shvidler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joseph Shvidler accept my insurance?

Dr. Joseph Shvidler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-530-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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