Dr. Walter H. Short, MD | Liverpool, NY | Hand Surgeon

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Dr. Short graduated from the Suny Upstate Medical University College of Medicine in 1975. He works in Liverpool, NY and specializes in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Short is affiliated with Syracuse Va Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.6

22 Ratings
51 years of experience
4 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, Spanish
University Of North Carolina Health System
6 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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4.6

22 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

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As an avid golfer, I was very concerned when I injured my wrist. Dr. Short is a very talented surgeon (and a very caring person) and my golf game improved!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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November 17th, 2020

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Highly recommended. Fixed my wrist issue while many other doctors weren’t able to. As a veteran of the US military, I especially appreciated his straightforward, honest, and realistic approach. Very talented.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 7th, 2019

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I have had the opportunity of interacting with Dr. Short on several occasions looking for opinion on hand surgery. He is extremely caring and his knowledge in hand related issues and surgery is outstanding. If you need an honest opinion and an excellent surgeon he is the one to choose. Both him and his staff are really caring and extremely helpful.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 28th, 2012

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I have had many surgeries with Dr. Short, will be having 2 more within the next few months. He is a wonderful doctor, caring, yet very honest, he tells you how it is and what can and cannot be fixed. I will never go to another orthopedic Dr.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 4th, 2011

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Dr. Short is an excellent doctor. My family has been going to him for many years. My husband saw him when he was hurt on the job, my son saw him when he was injured playing soccer, and I recently saw him for my carpal tunnel... he has always been there for us. I highly recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 21st, 2011

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I have been treating with Doctor Short for 4 years. At first he was great with me. He performed a surgery on my wrist and after having the surgery and not resolving the problem he has been a total jerk. Now I dread going to his office because at this point he is very rude and instead of offering me advice on what to do he asks me what I expect him to do. I am young and should not have problems with my wrist and yet he does not want to help me. Now I have to travel 2 hours away to see a different doctor because nobody around here will see me because of him. When I told him I would like to be able to use my hand the way I should be able to he said my hopes are too high. When talking to a neurologist they stated it would be a simple surgery to fix the problem DR Short said there is no fix. FIND A DIFFERENT DOCTOR DO NOT GO TO HIM!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 1st, 2010

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists

8324 Oswego Rd Ste BLiverpool, NY 13090

Tel: (315) 418-4188

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Walter Harvey Short, MD	Dr. Matthew Gerard Scuderi, MD	Dr. Kathi Farfaglia Teixeira, MD	Dr. Robert Brown Cady, MD
Hand Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (22 Ratings)	4 (24 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	4.8 (5 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Liverpool , NY	East Syracuse , NY	Auburn , NY	Fayetteville , NY
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine	Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
Empire Plan
Fidelis Care (NY)
Medicare
Medicare - Medicare

Dupuytren's Contracture
Hand Injuries
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Wrist Injury

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of North Carolina Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Short's NPI number is 1255398491.

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Where is Dr. Walter Short's office located?: Dr. Walter Short's office is located at 8324 Oswego Rd Ste B, Liverpool, NY, 13090.
What languages does Dr. Walter Short speak?: Dr. Walter Short speaks Chinese and Spanish.

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