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Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD
General Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD

Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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About Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD

Dr. Wachtel graduated from yale University. Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Wachtel currently practices at Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Lancaster General Hospital. Dr. Wachtel has experience treating conditions like Adrenal Gland Cancer, Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant, Parathyroid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Wachtel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wachtel is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Parathyroidectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenalectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenalectomy
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Cancer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Thyroid Lobectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
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
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  2. 2 Penn Dermatology Radnor
    145 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087

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Meet Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Wachtel's Practice

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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: Adrenal Gland Cancer, Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant, Parathyroid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • yale University
    2009
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Heather Wachtel, MD Practices

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA

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