Overview
Richard Gurgel is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dr. Gurgel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Ganglion Cyst, and Nerve Decompression.
Dr. Gurgel is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 141 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Gurgel is currently accepting new patients.
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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
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
Primary Childrens Hospital Physicians
Marshall Smith is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Primary Children's Hospital - ENT
Jeremy Meier is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Meier is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Acromicric Dysplasia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Meier is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, American Board Of Otolaryngology , and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.
Plastic Surgery - Orthopeadic Center
Shaun Mendenhall is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Mendenhall is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syndactyly, Syndactyly Type 3, Acromicric Dysplasia, Polydactyly, and Osteotomy. Dr. Mendenhall is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Unknown, and American Board Of Plastic Surgery . Dr. Mendenhall is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard K. Gurgel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard K. Gurgel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard K. 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 K. Gurgel a top-rated expert for Facial Paralysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard K. Gurgel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Facial Paralysis, 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 K. Gurgel specialize in?
While Dr. Richard K. Gurgel is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Nerve Decompression. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard K. Gurgel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard K. Gurgel has published 141 articles and abstracts on conditions like Facial Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard K. 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 K. Gurgel accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard K. 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
- Distinguished
- Facial ParalysisDr. Gurgel isDistinguished. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Advanced
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Gurgel isAdvanced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Experienced
- Ganglion CystDr. Gurgel isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Nerve DecompressionDr. Gurgel isExperienced. Learn about Nerve Decompression.