Overview
Robert Binford is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington.
Dr. Binford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1135 116th Ave NE Ste 605, Bellevue, WA 98004
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. Robert Binford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Binford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Binford by calling their office at 425-454-8161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Binford a top-rated expert for Heart Valve Repair?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Binford is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Valve Repair, 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. Robert Binford specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Binford is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Valve Repair, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert Binford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Binford has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Valve Repair. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Binford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Binford accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Binford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-454-8161 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Binford isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Binford isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Binford isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Binford isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Binford isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Binford isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Binford isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Binford isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Binford isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Binford isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Binford isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.

