Summary

Walter Stearns, MD, is a psychiatry expert at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, specializing in psychotic disorders and evidence-based treatment, including Clozapine therapy.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Ohio State Harding Hospital

1670 Upham DrColumbus, OH 43210

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Med School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo College of Medicine Med School: Touro University Nevada
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Walter H Stearns

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • OhioHealthy
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • OSU Health Plan
  • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Inc.
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Walter H Stearns has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Walter H Stearns has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Walter H Stearns holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio. They are board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and Stony Brook University School of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Walter H Stearns' NPI number is 1275746588.

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Walter Stearns's office is located at 1670 Upham Dr, Columbus, OH, 43210.
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