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Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD
4.6 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD
4.6 (20 Ratings)
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Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Dierwechter graduated from Yale School of Medicine and completed a residency at Maricopa Medical Center. Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Dierwechter currently practices at MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates and are affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Dierwechter has experience treating conditions like Lipomas and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dierwechter received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Dierwechter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dierwechter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Compare Dr. Dierwechter with our nearby General Surgeons at St. Francis Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of St. Francis Hospital
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Lipomas
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Trigger Point Injection
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Uniform Medical Plan
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Pacific Source
  • GEHA
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Bridgespan
  • Cigna
  • Molina
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthFirst
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • US Family Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • First Choice Health
  • LifeWise

Locations

  1. 1 MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates
    3124 S 19th St Ste 220, Tacoma, WA 98405

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dierwechter
4.6
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Jul 31, 2024
Dr. Leaza Dierwechter is OUTSTANDING!!!! She was very patient with me; thoroughly explained my condition and was very knowledgeable about the impending procedure. She is great!
— Jul 31, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Maricopa Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • United Mission Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Dierwechter frequently treats the following conditions: Lipomas and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA