Summary

Walter C. Hembree, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery. He sees patients in Frederick, at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, at MedStar Harbor Hospital, and at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital. He is also the director of the foot and ankle fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.


Dr. Hembree’s treatment philosophy is to assist patients in making informed, evidence-based decisions about their care, and to only use surgery as a last resort option. His clinical interests include total ankle replacement; foot and ankle sports injuries, trauma, and arthritis; flatfoot deformity; and forefoot and bunion surgery. He is excited to be a part of the research-driven academic foot and ankle program at Union Memorial Hospital.


Dr. Hembree is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.

In 2023, he was named a Top Doctor by Baltimore magazine.

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Office Locations

Dr. Walter Chad Hembree has 4 locations

MedStar Health

1838 Greene Tree Rd Ste 245Pikesville, MD 21208

MedStar Health

3333 N Calvert St Ste 400Baltimore, MD 21218

MedStar Health

2900 S Hanover StBaltimore, MD 21225

MedStar Health

163 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste EFrederick, MD 21702

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 20 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Union Memorial Hospital
  • 159 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Chad Hembree

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DC
  • ANTHEM BCBS of VA (See Notes)
  • Beech Street
  • CAREFIRST
  • CHOICE CARE NETWORK/HUMANA
  • CIGNA HEALTH CARE
  • COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HEALTH SERVICES for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS (HSCSN)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • HUMANA MILITARY (TRICARE EAST)
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MEDICAID FFS (Local Jurisdiction)
  • MEDICARE PLANS
  • MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE/ MEDSTAR SELECT/ MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • POLICE AND FIRE CLINIC (PFC, INC.)
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS)
  • UNITED HEALTH CAREMID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (UHC-MAMSI PLANS)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)COMMERCIAL PLANS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MCOs
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE PLANS
  • Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
  • WellPoint Maryland

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Chad Hembree has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Chad Hembree has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Dr. Walter Chad Hembree holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in 2012.

Residency

Completed their residency at Duke University Hospital in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from Duke University in 2006.

NPI Number

Dr. Hembree's NPI number is 1346416146.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Walter Hembree's office located?
Dr. Walter Hembree's office is located at 1838 Greene Tree Rd Ste 245, Pikesville, MD, 21208.
Does Dr. Walter Hembree accept my insurance?
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