Overview
Thomas Hefty is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hefty is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Hefty is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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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. Thomas R. Hefty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas R. Hefty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas R. Hefty by calling their office at 206-223-6600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas R. Hefty a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas R. Hefty is classified as an Advanced expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Thomas R. Hefty specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas R. Hefty is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas R. Hefty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas R. Hefty has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Thomas R. Hefty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas R. Hefty accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas R. Hefty accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-223-6600 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
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Hefty isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Kidney TransplantDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Hefty isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant