Overview
Wataru Tamura is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tamura is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
11027 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tamura 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.
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. Wataru Tamura
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wataru Tamura?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wataru Tamura by calling their office at 206-365-4492. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wataru Tamura a top-rated expert for Indigestion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wataru Tamura is classified as an Distinguished expert for Indigestion, 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. Wataru Tamura specialize in?
While Dr. Wataru Tamura is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Wataru Tamura participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wataru Tamura has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Indigestion. You can view a list of Dr. Wataru Tamura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wataru Tamura accept my insurance?
Dr. Wataru Tamura accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-365-4492 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
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Tamura isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- IndigestionDr. Tamura isDistinguished. Learn about Indigestion.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Tamura isDistinguished. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Tamura isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Tamura isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Tamura isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Tamura isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Tamura isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Tamura isAdvanced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Tamura isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Tamura isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Tamura isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Tamura isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Tamura isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Tamura isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.