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Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD
5.0 (98 Ratings)
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Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 40
Gilbert, AZ
Accepting new patients
 

Overview

Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD works in Gilbert, AZ as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist.
They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Wakwe completed a residency at Emory University General Surgery Residency. At present, Dr. Wakwe has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 98 times. They are affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Boswell Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Wakwe practices at Practice in Gilbert, AZ and has additional offices in Greeley, CO, Sun City West, AZ and Sun City, AZ.

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Banner Family Pharmacy - MD Anderson
    2946 E BANNER GATEWAY DR, Gilbert, AZ 85234
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 North Colorado Medical Center
    1801 16th St, Greeley, CO 80631
  3. 3 Office
    14416 W Meeker Blvd Ste 301, Sun City West, AZ 85375
  4. 4 Banner Boswell Medical Center
    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:00

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5.0
Based on 98 Reviews
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Apr 23, 2024
Staff and the doctors are very nice. Straight to the point and clear communication. We appreciate all their great work here at Boswell.
Andres Edgar Arcilla — Apr 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Oncology
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Emory University General Surgery Internship
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University General Surgery Residency
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University School Of Medicine, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Walter Wakwe, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

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

Dr. Wakwe has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 98 times.

Dr. Wakwe is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
  • Banner Gateway Medical Center
  • Banner Boswell Medical Center

Know Before You Go

Preventive care: what doctors want you to know

Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.

  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

    Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years.  (USPSTF)

  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

    If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)

  13. Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse

    If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)