4.9
22 Ratings with 17 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Walter Atiga is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 36 years of experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University and completed his residency training at both Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Atiga further advanced his expertise through fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he specialized in cardiovascular medicine. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Atiga practices at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota, and maintains hospital privileges at Inova Loudoun Hospital Center. He focuses on managing high cholesterol and high blood pressure, including treating elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. His practice includes performing heart rhythm tests and guiding patients through cardiac rehabilitation programs to help strengthen their hearts after procedures or diagnoses. Patients have given Dr. Atiga an average rating of 4.9 …out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Atiga practices at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota, and maintains hospital privileges at Inova Loudoun Hospital Center. He focuses on managing high cholesterol and high blood pressure, including treating elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. His practice includes performing heart rhythm tests and guiding patients through cardiac rehabilitation programs to help strengthen their hearts after procedures or diagnoses. Patients have given Dr. Atiga an average rating of 4.9 …out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- 35 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 17 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic (Fargo)
3000 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103 Tel: (701) 364-2328
Mon8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Tue8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Wed8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Thu8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Fri8:15 am - 5:15 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 36 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 55 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Fargo , ND | Fargo , ND | Sioux Falls , SD | Fargo , ND |
| Med School: Loma Linda University | Med School: Government Medical College Nagpur | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Walter Atiga
Medical Specialties
Walter Atiga has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Walter Atiga has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Walter Atiga holds an expired medical license in the state of North Dakota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Dakota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1998 and Johns Hopkins University Hospital in 1997.
Residency
Completed their residency at National Institutes of Health in 1993 and Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine in 1992.
Medical School
Graduated from Loma Linda University in 1990.
NPI Number
Walter Atiga's NPI number is 1427050699.
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- Walter Atiga is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital Center.
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