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Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD

Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine and is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Dierwechter, completed a residency at Maricopa Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Dierwechter an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Dierwechter works at MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates in Tacoma, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Lipomas and Umbilical Hernia 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.

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Dr. Dierwechter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates
    3124 S 19th St Ste 220, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 301-5050

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  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

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Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rectovaginal Fistula
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
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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 Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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)
Sphincterotomy
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    4.6
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    Based on 18 ratings
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    About Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598734592
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • United Mission Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Maricopa Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Virginia Mason Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Yale School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Leaza Dierwechter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Dierwechter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Dierwechter works at MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Dierwechter’s profile.

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

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Dierwechter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Dierwechter.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Dierwechter, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Dierwechter 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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