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Summary
Dr. Walter Andrews is a surgeon who specializes in both surgery and pediatrics, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With 51 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Andrews has developed deep expertise in caring for children and adolescents requiring surgical intervention. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Andrews practices at multiple locations including Des Moines, Columbia, Kalispell, and Norfolk, with affiliations at renowned children's hospitals such as Children's Mercy Kansas City, UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Blank Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions like appendicitis, failure to thrive, and feeding disorders in infants. His procedural expertise includes performing …sedation for young patients. Patients have given Dr. Andrews an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his pediatric surgical care.
Read More Read less Dr. Andrews practices at multiple locations including Des Moines, Columbia, Kalispell, and Norfolk, with affiliations at renowned children's hospitals such as Children's Mercy Kansas City, UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Blank Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions like appendicitis, failure to thrive, and feeding disorders in infants. His procedural expertise includes performing …sedation for young patients. Patients have given Dr. Andrews an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his pediatric surgical care.
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Quick Facts
- 51 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 8 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Walter Stuart Andrews has 5 locationsUnitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-6212
Pediatric and Adolescent Specialty Clinic
404 N Keene St Ste 101Columbia, MO 65201 Tel: (573) 882-6921
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| 51 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Des Moines , IA | West Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Stuart Andrews
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Walter Stuart Andrews has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Walter Stuart Andrews has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
Dr. Walter Stuart Andrews holds an expired medical license in the states of Montana and Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Montana that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1975.
NPI Number
Dr. Andrews' NPI number is 1700836046.
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