Overview
Walter Biffl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Biffl is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 288 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
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. Walter Biffl
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Biffl?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter Biffl by calling their office at 858-824-4285. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter Biffl a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter Biffl is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholecystitis, 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. Walter Biffl specialize in?
While Dr. Walter Biffl is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter Biffl participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter Biffl has published 288 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Walter Biffl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter Biffl accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter Biffl accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-824-4285 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
- CholecystitisDr. Biffl isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholangitisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.