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Summary
Dr. James Walter is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with 16 years of experience treating patients with complex lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System in 2013. Dr. Walter further specialized through a fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, finishing in 2017.
Dr. Walter practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on providing critical care for seriously ill patients and treating pneumonia. His expertise includes specialized skin treatments such as cryotherapy and laser therapy for skin lesions.
Dr. Walter practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on providing critical care for seriously ill patients and treating pneumonia. His expertise includes specialized skin treatments such as cryotherapy and laser therapy for skin lesions.
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Quick Facts
- 16 years of experience
- 6 insurance plans accepted
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- 3 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
676 N St Clair St Arkes Pavilion, Ste 2100Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 695-1800
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| Pulmonology | Critical Care Medicine | Critical Care Medicine | Critical Care Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Chicago , IL | Evanston , IL | Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine | Med School: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Med School: Andhra Medical College | Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James M. Walter
Medical Specialties
Dr. James M. Walter has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James M. Walter has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University2017
Residency
University of Michigan Health System2013
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of MedicineGraduated in 2010
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- Dr. James Walter is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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