Summary

Dr. Heather Wachtel is a surgeon who specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. She earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. With 17 years of experience in practice, Dr. Wachtel brings extensive expertise to her specialized field of surgical endocrinology.

Dr. Wachtel practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She focuses on treating complex conditions including parathyroid disease, hyperparathyroidism, and thyroid nodules. Her surgical expertise includes performing thyroid surgery, parathyroidectomy, and total thyroidectomy procedures to help patients with endocrine disorders achieve better health outcomes.

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Quick Facts

  • 17 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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17 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PALanghorne , PADarby , PA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Heather Wachtel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Heather Wachtel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Heather Wachtel has the following area of expertise

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Dr. Heather Wachtel holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 2009.

NPI Number

Dr. Wachtel's NPI number is 1710112214.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Heather Wachtel affiliated with?
Dr. Heather Wachtel is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Does Dr. Heather Wachtel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Heather Wachtel accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Heather Wachtel's office located?
Dr. Heather Wachtel's office is located at 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Is Dr. Heather Wachtel accepting new patients?
Dr. Heather Wachtel has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Heather Wachtel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Heather Wachtel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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