Overview
Richard Hoefer is a General Surgeon in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Hoefer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
11803 Jefferson Ave Ste 235, Newport News, VA 23606
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Hoefer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Hoefer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Hoefer by calling their office at 757-594-1806. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Hoefer a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Hoefer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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 Hoefer specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Hoefer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Hoefer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Hoefer has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Hoefer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Hoefer accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Hoefer accepts most major insurance plans, including HealthKeepers and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-594-1806 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
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Hoefer isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Hoefer isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- GalactocoeleDr. Hoefer isDistinguished. Learn about Galactocoele.
- MelanomaDr. Hoefer isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Hoefer isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Hoefer isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Hoefer isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Hoefer isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Hoefer isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Hoefer isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Hoefer isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Breast InfectionDr. Hoefer isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Hoefer isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Hoefer isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Hoefer isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibroadenomaDr. Hoefer isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.