Summary

Dr. John Walters is an ophthalmologist with dual specialization in preventative medicine who earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. He completed his residency training at Greenville Hospital System and has been practicing for over four decades. Dr. Walters is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Walters is affiliated with Three Rivers Behavioral Health and practices at Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates locations in Lexington and Leesville, South Carolina. His clinical expertise includes treating chest wall pain and performing exercise stress tests to evaluate heart function. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 42 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Greenville Hospital System
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Roy Walters has 2 locations

Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates Pa

340 W Butler StLexington, SC 29072
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates Pa

121 Main StLeesville, SC 29070
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. John Roy Walters, MDDr. Sally Louise Herpst, MDDr. John Frederick DentonDr. Nitin Nigam, MD
OphthalmologyEmergency MedicinePreventative MedicineOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
42 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, English Speaks English Speaks English
Lexington , SCLexington , SCCOLUMBIA , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Institute Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Roy Walters

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Roy Walters has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Roy Walters has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Greenville Hospital System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Walters' NPI number is 1124169511.

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Dr. John Walters speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. John Walters affiliated with?
Dr. John Walters is affiliated with Three Rivers Behavioral Health.

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