
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.
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Locations
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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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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
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
- Elite
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Gurgel isElite. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- SchwannomaDr. Gurgel isElite. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Distinguished
- CholesteatomaDr. Gurgel isDistinguished. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Gurgel isDistinguished. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Gurgel isDistinguished. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Gurgel isDistinguished. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Hearing LossDr. Gurgel isDistinguished. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Gurgel isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Gurgel isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Gurgel isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- DFNB1Dr. Gurgel isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Gurgel isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- OtitisDr. Gurgel isAdvanced. Learn about Otitis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Gurgel isAdvanced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager TypeDr. Gurgel isExperienced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez TypeDr. Gurgel isExperienced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type.
- Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Gurgel isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AsthmaDr. Gurgel isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.

