Overview
Richard Close is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Subdural Hematoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
601 Spruce St, West Reading, PA 19611
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.
Vickie And Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience At Jefferson
Pascal Jabbour is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jabbour is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Jabbour is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Jabbour is currently accepting new patients.
Penn Gamma Knife Center
Donald O'rourke is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'rourke is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. O'rourke is board certified in Neurological Surgery, 1998. Dr. O'rourke is currently accepting new patients.
Vickie And Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience At Jefferson
Stavropoula Tjoumakaris is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tjoumakaris is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tjoumakaris is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tjoumakaris is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard A. Close
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard A. Close?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard A. Close by calling their office at 610-375-4567. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard A. Close a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard A. Close is classified as an Experienced expert for Hydrocephalus, 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. Richard A. Close specialize in?
While Dr. Richard A. Close is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Richard A. Close participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard A. Close has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Richard A. Close's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard A. Close accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard A. Close accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Medicare. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-375-4567 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
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic PainDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- StrokeDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.