Richard Gurgel
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
50 N Medical Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 

Overview

Richard Gurgel is a Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Gurgel is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Hearing Loss, Nerve Decompression, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Gurgel is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Otolaryngology in UT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics
St. George Regional Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BridgeSpan
  • EPO
  • HMO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
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

University Of Utah Hospital Otolaryngology
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Other Locations
Otolaryngology - Hci
1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Pediatric Otolaryngology
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Otolaryngology - Lds Hospital Surgical
8 Th Ave C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143

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.


2 Clinical Trials

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133 Total Publications

A Novel Irrigation System That Decreases Fluid Consumption During Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Gurgel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Gurgel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Gurgel by calling their office at 801-581-7514. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard Gurgel a top-rated expert for Schwannoma?

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

While Dr. Richard Gurgel is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Hearing Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard Gurgel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard Gurgel has published 133 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schwannoma. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Gurgel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard Gurgel accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard Gurgel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-581-7514 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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