4.9
165 Ratings with 159 written Reviews
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 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Chad Hembree
Medical Specialties
Dr. Walter Chad Hembree has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Walter Chad Hembree has the following 4 areas of expertise
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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- Dr. Walter Hembree is affiliated with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.
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- Dr. Walter Hembree speaks English.
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