Overview
Klaas Wierenga is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida.
Dr. Wierenga is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wierenga is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
2000 Sw Archer Rd, Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical P, Gainesville, FL 32610
2001 Sw 13th St, Gi Clinic At Endoscopy Center, Gainesville, FL 32608
1699 Sw 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wierenga has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Klaas J. Wierenga
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga by calling their office at 352-265-8250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga a top-rated expert for Hypotonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypotonia, 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. Klaas J. Wierenga specialize in?
While Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Hypotonia, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, and Smith-Magenis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypotonia. You can view a list of Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga accept my insurance?
Dr. Klaas J. Wierenga accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Florida Blue. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-265-8250 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
- Distinguished
- HypotoniaDr. Wierenga isDistinguished. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Advanced
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Wierenga isAdvanced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma SyndromeDr. Wierenga isAdvanced. Learn about Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome.
- Smith-Magenis SyndromeDr. Wierenga isAdvanced. Learn about Smith-Magenis Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.
- Classic GalactosemiaDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Classic Galactosemia.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Costello SyndromeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Costello Syndrome.
- Ectodermal DysplasiasDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Ectodermal Dysplasias.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- Imperforate AnusDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Imperforate Anus.
- LeukodystrophyDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Leukodystrophy.
- MicrocephalyDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly.
- MosaicismDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Mosaicism.
- Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS)
- Pontocerebellar HypoplasiaDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia.
- Potocki-Lupski SyndromeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Potocki-Lupski Syndrome.
- Prader-Willi SyndromeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Schwartz-Jampel SyndromeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome.
- Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type
- Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia CongenitaDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita.
- Turner SyndromeDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia TardaDr. Wierenga isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda.