Overview
Richard Thirlby is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.
His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1100 9th Ave, 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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard C. Thirlby
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Thirlby?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Thirlby by calling their office at 206-223-6636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard C. Thirlby a top-rated expert for Gastroparesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard C. Thirlby is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastroparesis, 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 C. Thirlby specialize in?
While Dr. Richard C. Thirlby is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastroparesis, Appendectomy, and Appendicitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard C. Thirlby participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard C. Thirlby has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroparesis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard C. Thirlby's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard C. Thirlby accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard C. Thirlby accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Independent Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-223-6636 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
- Anal CancerDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AppendectomyDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- ColostomyDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- GastroparesisDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- MalnutritionDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- ObesityDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Thirlby isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)