Overview
A native of Athens, GA, Dr. Hayley Walter, rheumatologist, received her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Mercer University in Savannah, GA. She then completed her internal medicine residency at Memorial Health University/Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah and her rheumatology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.Dr. Walter was named intern and resident of the year during her residency, and in 2016-2017, she was elected Chief Resident. Throughout her fellowship training, she did additional research focusing on the potential link between the gut microbiome and kidney inflammation in lupus patients. She then joined a private practice in Denver, CO. In 2023, Dr. Walter joined the MUSC Center for Telehealth. She is committed to helping patients manage rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, connective tissue disease, and osteoporosis/bone health. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, cooking, live music, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two sons.Dr. Hayley Walter is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.
Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Lupus Nephritis.
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Locations
169 Ashley Avenue, 2nd Floor, H268, H268, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Walter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Dr. Rick Silver is a professor of medicine and pediatrics and has served as director of the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology since 1995. In 2007, he was named distinguished university professor, the highest academic rank bestowed at MUSC. The division has seen remarkable growth in all facets, including extramural research funding, clinical services, and fellowship training during his tenure as division director. Under his direction, the Division of Rheumatology has been consistently ranked among the top 20 programs by U.S. News and World Report.Dr. Silver's research interests center on scleroderma and, in particular, scleroderma lung disease, now a major cause of death among patients with scleroderma. He and his colleagues were the first to utilize bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) to characterize scleroderma lung disease. He played an instrumental role in the design and development of the Scleroderma Lung Study I and II. Dr. Silver helped to initiate and develop MUSC's pulmonary hypertension center and sarcoidosis center. Dr. Silver serves as associate director of a multidisciplinary clinical research center (MCRC) for the study of rheumatic diseases in African-Americans funded by NIAMS. Dr. Silver's clinical interests include scleroderma and scleroderma-related conditions, as well as childhood rheumatic diseases. MUSC Health is one of the world's leaders in clinical care and investigation of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and scleroderma-like conditions, e.g. eosinophilic fasciitis and the eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome. MUSC Health also serves as the state of South Carolina's only referral center for childhood rheumatic diseases. Dr. Silver has led the efforts to coordinate care for children in South Carolina with rheumatic diseases for the past 32 years,FALSE, and he continues to provide clinical care and conduct clinical research with Dr. Tasha Ruth, whose primary appointment is in the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Silver is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Dermatomyositis.
MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Faye Hant, DO, MSCR, specializes in Rheumatology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Hant is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Scleroma.
National Allergy Asthma & Urticaria Centers Of Charleston PA
Allen Kaplan is a Rheumatologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kaplan is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hives, Angioedema, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), and Hereditary Angioedema.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hayley Walter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hayley Walter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hayley Walter by calling their office at 843-792-7097. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hayley Walter a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hayley Walter is classified as an Experienced expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Hayley Walter specialize in?
While Dr. Hayley Walter is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Hayley Walter accept my insurance?
Dr. Hayley Walter accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-7097 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- DermatomyositisDr. Walter isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Walter isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Walter isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Walter isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Walter isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Walter isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.