Overview
Walter Biffl is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Biffl is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 283 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 L. Biffl
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter L. Biffl?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter L. Biffl by calling their office at 858-455-9100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter L. Biffl a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter L. 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 L. Biffl specialize in?
While Dr. Walter L. Biffl is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Secondary Peritonitis, and Peritonitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter L. Biffl participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter L. Biffl has published 283 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Walter L. 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 L. Biffl accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter L. Biffl accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-455-9100 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
- 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.
- EndoscopyDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Biffl isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholangitisDr. Biffl isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.