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Summary
Dr. Walter Riester is a surgeon with an MD degree from Columbia University. With 73 years of experience in the field, they bring extensive knowledge and expertise to surgical practice. Their medical training from Columbia University provided a strong foundation for their career in surgery.
Dr. Riester practices in Wakefield and Malden, Massachusetts, serving patients throughout the greater Boston area. Their decades of surgical experience have allowed them to develop comprehensive skills in patient care. The practice locations in both Wakefield and Malden provide convenient access for patients seeking surgical consultation and treatment.
Dr. Riester practices in Wakefield and Malden, Massachusetts, serving patients throughout the greater Boston area. Their decades of surgical experience have allowed them to develop comprehensive skills in patient care. The practice locations in both Wakefield and Malden provide convenient access for patients seeking surgical consultation and treatment.
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Quick Facts
- 73 years of experience
- Columbia University
- 1 specialty
- 2 office locations
Office Locations
Dr. Walter Henry Riester has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Walter Henry Riester, MD | Dr. Christopher N Lewis | Dr. Matthew Paul Shaughnessy | Dr. Kelsey Suzanne Romatoski |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| 73 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Wakefield , MA | Weymouth , MA | Boston , MA | Boston , MA |
| Med School: Columbia University | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Henry Riester
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Walter Henry Riester has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
73 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Columbia University in 1953.
NPI Number
Dr. Riester's NPI number is 0.
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- Where is Dr. Walter Riester's office located?
- Dr. Walter Riester's office is located at 300 Quannapowitt Pkwy, Wakefield, MA, 01880.
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- Does Dr. Walter Riester accept my insurance?
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