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.

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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

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Dr. James M. Walter, MDDr. Christopher J Winslow, MDDr. Venkata Buddharaju, MDDr. Juan Alberto Santiago-Gonzalez, MD
PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineCritical Care MedicineCritical Care Medicine
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16 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Chicago , ILEvanston , ILChicago , ILChicago , 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

  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James M. Walter has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James M. Walter has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Hospitalist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonologist

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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Which hospitals is Dr. James Walter affiliated with?
Dr. James Walter is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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