Summary

Dr. Heather Walters is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery. With 18 years of experience in rheumatology, Dr. Walters has developed extensive expertise in caring for patients with complex joint and autoimmune conditions. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Walters practices at Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners in New Hyde Park, New York, and maintains her hospital affiliation with Cohen Childrens Medical Center. She treats patients with joint pain, osteoarthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy to improve mobility and strength training to help patients build muscle support around affected joints. Dr. Walters also incorporates manual therapy techniques to help reduce pain and improve function for her patients.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital For Special Surgery
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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18 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish Speaks English
New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Heather Marie Walters

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VNS Health
  • Wellcare
  • WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Heather Marie Walters has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Heather Marie Walters has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital For Special Surgery

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Heather Walters accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Heather Walters has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Heather Walters's office located?
Dr. Heather Walters's office is located at 1991 Marcus Ave Ste M100, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Walters?
You can find contact information for Dr. Heather Walters here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Heather Walters affiliated with?
Dr. Heather Walters is affiliated with Cohen Childrens Medical Center.
Does Dr. Heather Walters accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Heather Walters accepts on their Vitals profile.

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