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Dr. Debra Wechter, MD

Breast Oncology*
4.4 (19)
Map Pin Small Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Debra Wechter, MD

Dr. Debra Wechter, MD is a Breast Oncology Specialist in Seattle, WA. They graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine and is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. Dr. Wechter, completed a residency at General Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 1985. Patients rated Dr. Wechter an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Wechter works at Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center in Seattle, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Lump along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Wechter's Office Locations

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    Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 693-4970

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Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Male Breast Carcinoma
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Excision
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • MultiPlan

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    About Dr. Debra Wechter, MD

    Specialties*
    • Breast Oncology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1568579100
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, 1989
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • General Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 1985
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Debra Wechter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wechter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Wechter has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Wechter works at Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center in Seattle, WA. View the full address on Dr. Wechter’s profile.

    Dr. Wechter has seen patients for Breast Lump, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wechter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Wechter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wechter.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Wechter, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Wechter appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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