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Dr. Javier Herrera, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Javier Herrera, MD
4.6 (40 Ratings)
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Dr. Javier Herrera, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Edmonds, WA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Javier Herrera, MD works in Edmonds, WA as a General Surgeon and has 32 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Herrera completed a residency at Naval Hospital Of San Diego. Dr. Herrera has has worked on more claims relating to Intestinal Obstruction and Obstructed Inguinal Hernia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Herrera has received an average rating of 4.6 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. They are affiliated with Providence Saint Mary Medical Center and Swedish Edmonds Campus. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Herrera practices at Swedish Surgical Specialists - Edmonds in Edmonds, WA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Swedish Surgical Specialists - Edmonds
    21616 76th Ave W Ste 201A, Edmonds, WA 98026

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4.6
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Aug 07, 2024
Dr. Herrera was so kind and gave us options on the care my husband could receive. What a great bedside manner!
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Hospital Of San Diego
    1999
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Javier Herrera, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Herrera accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Herrera accepts here.

Dr. Herrera frequently sees patients for Intestinal Obstruction and Obstructed Inguinal Hernia.

Dr. Herrera has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 40 times.

Dr. Herrera is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Herrera has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 32 years.

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