Overview
Dr. Rob Weinsheimer has called Seattle home since 2008 when he joined Swedish. With a focus on minimally invasive and neonatal surgery, Dr. Weinsheimer is committed to working with patients and families through a child's surgical experience to minimize stress and empower families to make great choices for their child. Dr. Weinsheimer graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and completed a residency at the University of New Mexico. He then completed his pediatric surgery fellowship at the IWK Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia before moving with his family to Seattle to join Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care. Dr. Weinsheimer’s clinical interests include neonatal surgery (surgical care of newborns including premature babies), minimally invasive surgery, care of chest wall anomalies (including pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), prenatal consultation for fetal anomalies (birth defects), and hernias. As the Director of Swedish Pediatric Surgical Services and an active member of Swedish's pediatric quality improvement team, Dr. Weinsheimer works hard to improve care delivery to children throughout the system. He was most recently designated a 2022 Top Doc for Pediatric General Surgery and has repeatedly been named as a top Doc in Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met magazine. . Dr. Weinsheimer is part of a terrific group at Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care that collaborates to provide team care for children confronted with complex diagnoses including The Chest Anomalies Team at Swedish (lung, esophagus, diaphragm and other congenital malformations of the chest), The Swedish Center for Intestinal Anomalies (including but not limited to anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, intestinal malrotation, intestinal atresia and enteric duplications), and the Swedish Chest Wall Improvement Team (dedicated to helping children with pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, slipped rib syndrome and other chest wall malformations). Dr. Weinsheimer and his partners prioritize access to provide rapid care for children with surgical needs.
His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Splenectomy, and Appendectomy.
Dr. Weinsheimer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Weinsheimer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1101 Madison Street, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98104
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
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Dr. Weinsheimer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer by calling their office at 206-215-2700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer is classified as an Experienced expert for Appendicitis, 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 L. Weinsheimer specialize in?
While Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Atresia of Small Intestine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert L. Weinsheimer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-2700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AppendectomyDr. Weinsheimer isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Weinsheimer isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Weinsheimer isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with PolydactylyDr. Weinsheimer isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.