Summary

Dr. Heather Walters specializes in rheumatology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting 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 her field, Dr. Walters brings extensive knowledge to treating complex rheumatic conditions. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Walters practices at Cohen Children's Medical Center and sees patients in New Hyde Park, New York. She treats children and adolescents with joint pain, osteoarthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Her approach includes coordinating physical therapy programs, strength training protocols, and manual therapy techniques to help young patients maintain mobility and manage their symptoms effectively.

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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

Office Location

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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, Italian Speaks English, Spanish
New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec) Fac De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University
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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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Which hospitals is Dr. Heather Walters affiliated with?
Dr. Heather Walters is affiliated with Cohen Childrens Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Heather Walters speak?
Dr. Heather Walters speaks English.
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