Summary

Dr. Heather Wachtel treats parathyroid disease, hyperparathyroidism, and thyroid nodules, and performs thyroid surgery, parathyroidectomy, and total thyroidectomy. She practices surgery and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Wachtel earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also affiliated. She sees patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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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
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Speaks English, Russian, Spanish Speaks English, Korean Speaks English
Philadelphia , PALanghorne , PALanghorne , PADarby , PA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College of Pennsylvania Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of 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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Which hospitals is Dr. Heather Wachtel affiliated with?
Dr. Heather Wachtel is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
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