Overview
Walter Birkenhagen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pocatello, Idaho.
His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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1151 Hospital Way Bldg D, Pocatello, ID 83201
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen by calling their office at 208-239-8008. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen a top-rated expert for Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophagitis, 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 K. Birkenhagen specialize in?
While Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. Walter K. Birkenhagen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
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- Experienced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Birkenhagen isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Birkenhagen isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Birkenhagen isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Birkenhagen isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HeartburnDr. Birkenhagen isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HerniaDr. Birkenhagen isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Birkenhagen isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
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