Overview
Joseph Shvidler is a Plastic Surgeon 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).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4545 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 225, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
1101 Madison St Ste 1280, Seattle, WA 98104
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 253-792-6660. 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 253-792-6660 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
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EmpyemaDr. Shvidler isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Shvidler isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Shvidler isExperienced. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Shvidler isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Shvidler isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.