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Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
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Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Wachtel graduated from yale University. Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Wachtel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Wachtel has experience treating conditions like Parathyroid Cancer and Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Wachtel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wachtel is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Adrenalectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Aetna
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Freedom
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    OMNIA - Tier2 EPO
    OMNIA HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Direct Access PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • PPOBlue PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    Performance Blue
    myBlue Access EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-2033

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • yale University
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wachtel's profile.

Dr. Wachtel frequently treats the following conditions: Parathyroid Cancer and Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Yes, Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA