Michaela Close
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions

Overview

Michaela Close is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Close is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Vitamin D Deficiency, Malnutrition, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in SC

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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.


7 Total Publications

Surgical repair of large nasal septal perforation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Expertise in
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michaela Close

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michaela Close?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michaela Close by calling their office at 206-223-6831. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michaela Close a top-rated expert for Mastoidectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michaela Close is classified as an Elite expert for Mastoidectomy, 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. Michaela Close specialize in?

While Dr. Michaela Close is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mastoidectomy, Myringotomy, and Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Michaela Close participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michaela Close has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mastoidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Michaela Close's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michaela Close accept my insurance?

Dr. Michaela Close accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-223-6831 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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