2.7
3 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Heather Walter is a senior attending psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Boston Children’s Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, preventive medicine, and expanding access to behavioral health care for underserved populations. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and also holds a Master of Public Health degree from UCLA. Dr. Walter completed training in preventive medicine, psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry at institutions including UCLA, NYU Medical Center, and Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Throughout her distinguished career, she has led major initiatives integrating behavioral health services into schools and pediatric primary care settings and has held leadership roles at institutions including Boston Medical Center, the Pediatric Physicians’ Organization at Children’s, and the …Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program. Widely recognized for her contributions to pediatric behavioral health and consultation psychiatry, she has received numerous honors from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for her leadership, innovation, and advocacy in improving mental health care access for children and families.
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- accepting new patients
- 52 years of experience
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Nyu Hospitals Center, Psychiatry; Ucla Sch Of Pub Hlth, General Preventive Medicine; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 Tel: (857) 218-6423
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 52 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks French, English, Creole | Speaks English |
| Boston , MA | Boston , MA | Boston , MA | Boston , MA |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine | Med School: Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine | Med School: Chamberlain University | Med School: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Heather Walter
Medical Specialties
Heather Walter has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Heather Walter has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
52 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Preventative Medicine
Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Nyu Hospitals Center, Psychiatry; Ucla Sch Of Pub Hlth, General Preventive Medicine; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Loma Linda University Med Center1976
Nyu Med Center1976
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of MedicineGraduated in 1974
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